It is normal to have to run updates on Apples (or PCs) at intervals to fix bugs and things. This is usually done by going under the little apple logo in the upper left and clicking “Software Update.” If updates are needed, click “details” to find out what.

Usually it’s a good idea to always run these.

Ahh, the Holy Grail, a computer that’s secure and has just the right amount of crap on it. Goldilocks in a hazmat suit.

Doesn’t exist, but not because a lot of people haven’t sighed/screamed and wished for the same thing. But the response has always been to create sealed “appliances” like the iPhone. Appliances work smoother than general purpose devices like computers, but the necessary price you pay is to give up flexibility and the power to bend the machine to your own will. With an iPhone or iPad, all you can ever do with it is what Apple allows you to download from their App Store.

A PC is a damn sloppy thing. But personally I’ll take sloppy but powerful over simple yet neutered any day.

I have all my updates set to ask me first. I’ve seen too many people get popped with viruses. The problem is I don’t always recognize what some software is or what it does. I couldn’t imagine Apple having anything to do with my computer. Damn things are complicated today.

I just want a computer without all the crap you have to guard against and other crap you have to wade through. Whoever can invent on that no virus can infect, and all the programs are unified and simple, will become a multi-billionaire.

I do have McAfee antivirus. Of course, nothing can protect 100% against everything.

Needless to say, it’s not OK.

Stipulate here that I ask all the usual questions and give all the usual dire warnings about virus protection.