Building on the previous posting 👍
There are 3 Categories of Third Party Software / Services that are baffling to me.
Why some users insist on installing and using the below software.Â
In no special ordersÂ
Commercial VPNsÂ
They may not be what one believes they are doing for the computer and what they actually are doing behind the scenesÂ
https://gist.github.com/joepie91/5a9909939e6ce7d09e29
Third Party Security SoftwareÂ
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIXÂ Foundation and Permission Limitation.Â
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that cannot be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
Security. Built right in
Mac app security enhancements
The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Protecting against malware in macOS
Third Party Disk Cleaners / OptimizerÂ
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster.Â
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a percentage on each sale.Â
What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
To put the Third Party Disk Cleaner / Optimizer in context and the damages it may have or has already done.
This type applications can or will Muck Up your User Account ( Home Folder ) of this machine.
It does not touch the Operating System itself unless you consider your User Account ( Home Folder ) as part of the Operating System
In which case, the Operating System is hosed