history cleaner/security on mac

[monaco]

Hi

few more questions after my move to mac, I know macs are supposed to be much more secure on the internet than pc's but is there anything that I need to do/configure to make this even better within the OS ? it's a steep learning curve this OSX,

Also is there anything like 'c-cleaner' or ' windowwasher ' for the mac to clear internet files/history etc ? just to keep all those nasty little internet files under control....

Cheers

[jimothy]

You need to do:


Nothing, nada, diddly squat.

No need to clean out internet nasties, as there aren't any. No need to virus scan as there's nothing in the wild that can infect OSX at the moment.

Welcome to the right way of doing an OS.

You can clear you Safari history from the history menu if you don't want the OH to see what porn you've been looking at.

[GnuBee]

In Safari you can also click the Private Browsing option in the File? menu.

[beanbag]

jimothy said:

No need to virus scan as there's nothing in the wild that can infect OSX at the moment.

Welcome to the right way of doing an OS.

WRONG!!!!!

www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/osxleapa.html

[HiRich]

Safari/Empty Cache
History/Clear History
a pretty good start

For deeper cleansing OnyX has a pretty good reputation, and is free. Be aware that some functions are pretty serious, so check the help files before ticking every box.

[magic torch]

beanbag said:

jimothy said:

No need to virus scan as there's nothing in the wild that can infect OSX at the moment.

Welcome to the right way of doing an OS.

WRONG!!!!!

www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/osxleapa.html

Nothing to worry about, but a sign we shouldn't be complacent.

Just don't open files from someone you don't know, especially a file called "latestpics.tgz" promising pics of "MacOS X Leopard."

[jmorgan]

Versiotracker has a few cache cleaners etc. I use Onyxas well.

On a related note, Safariplus has a few nice addons. The cookie manager is handy as you can lock the ones you need and delete the ones you don't. Other bells and whistles are nice as well, like flash stopper.

Link

[zumbruk]

beanbag said:

jimothy said:

No need to virus scan as there's nothing in the wild that can infect OSX at the moment.

Welcome to the right way of doing an OS.

WRONG!!!!!

www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/osxleapa.html

If you run programs that people (especially strangers) send you, you deserve whatever you get.

[beanbag]

zumbruk said:

beanbag said:

jimothy said:

No need to virus scan as there's nothing in the wild that can infect OSX at the moment.

Welcome to the right way of doing an OS.

WRONG!!!!!

www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/osxleapa.html

If you run programs that people (especially strangers) send you, you deserve whatever you get.

You sound like a jolly nice guy! You have to remember that not everyone has a degree in computer science so it was just a warning to those who have fallen for the Apple propaganda and they think they're wrapped in cotton wool

Edited by beanbag on Friday 6th April 22:56

[zumbruk]

beanbag said:

zumbruk said:

beanbag said:

jimothy said:

No need to virus scan as there's nothing in the wild that can infect OSX at the moment.

Welcome to the right way of doing an OS.

WRONG!!!!!

www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/osxleapa.html

If you run programs that people (especially strangers) send you, you deserve whatever you get.

You sound like a jolly nice guy!

Bedside manners are extra.