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ghsDUDE

ghsDUDE

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Should I edit these settings...I obviously want my Mac to be safe and secure...Do I need a firewall? And do I need FileVault?
 

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johndoejohndoes said:
Should I edit these settings...I obviously want my Mac to be safe and secure...Do I need a firewall? And do I need FileVault?
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Yes turn firewall on. Shouldn't do any harm. The stealth mode option in firewall does cause a few minor hiccups with some apps but nothing serious.
 
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