Protect and clean your Mac

To ensure your Mac is protected and free of malicious software, complete each task listed below. Ongoing tasks should be completed weekly.

One-Time Tasks
Operating System
Activate Mac's firewall
Mac 10.9+
Turn on automatic updates
Mac 10.9+
Remove any peer-to-peer (P2P) software
Mac 10.9+
Password Protect All Computer Accounts
Mac 10.9+
Disable Mac File and Print Sharing
Mac 10.9+
Disable guest user
Mac 10.9+


Ongoing Tasks
Operating System
Install and Use anti-virus software
Mac 10.9+
Regularly backup data
Mac 10.9+

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