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Techgoddess

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Nov 15, 2012
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i have been using project free tv for a year when i had a pc, but i heard theres alot of viruses when you stream on the hosted site! is this true?
 
No experience with that site, but windows viruses won't work on your Mac so you'll be okay. If you want to be safe turn on your firewall System Preferences -> Security -> Firewall but it won't make much of a difference.
 
Currently there are zero viruses affecting Mac OS X in public circulation, but there are other kinds of malware existing, that can infect your Mac.
To learn more about malware in Mac OS X and what steps can be taken to protect yourself, read the following F.A.Q.:
 
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