Flash "fact or fiction?"

[McCombsJRM]

I have been told over the years that running flash on a MAC is a bad idea; slowing the computer down, security threats, etc.... Is this true, wives tale, apply anymore? I used the built-in flash via Chrome browser for years, but recently switched to Safari and downloaded flash. Thanks everyone!

~James

 

[s15119]

I have been told over the years that running flash on a MAC is a bad idea; slowing the computer down, security threats, etc.... Is this true, wives tale, apply anymore? I used the built-in flash via Chrome browser for years, but recently switched to Safari and downloaded flash. Thanks everyone!

~James

Personally I think flash is garbage. I don't like to use it on my Macs or PCs.

 

[McCombsJRM]

s15119 ~ What do you like to use to watch videos via web browser?

 

[GGJstudios]

I have been told over the years that running flash on a MAC is a bad idea; slowing the computer down, security threats, etc.... Is this true, wives tale, apply anymore?

Flash is inefficient, but there are plenty of sites that still have it. You can use Google Chrome as your browser or you can download the ClickToFlash Safari extension to control which Flash content is allowed to play.

 

[Bending Pixels]

Fortunately, YouTube and other video sites are converting to HTML 5. Adobe has improved the security on Flash. However, if you're using a MBA/rMBP while on battery, Flash will quickly suck battery power. It also tends to add a load to the CPU, causing additional heat.

 

[simonsi]

.Flash will quickly suck battery power. It also tends to add a load to the CPU, causing additional heat.

Its the same thing, Flash uses lots of CPU which drains the battery, the energy comes out as heat.

 

[McCombsJRM]

Thanks everyone! I have seen many Flash un-install articles across the web. If I decide to go that direction does anyone have a tips?