You rely on your Apple^® laptop for everything from social media updates and streaming to checking email and getting work done. When it starts acting up, it can throw your entire day into a tailspin. Viruses are one of the most common problems people suspect when their computer starts acting up. Here’s what you should do if you suspect your Apple computer has come down with a virus. 

Understand That Viruses Are Rare

When it comes to computer viruses, the majority of infected systems are on PCs. This is because most people writing the code for viruses do so specifically to target PCs and not Apple products. Apple uses a completely different computer language to create their programs, and viruses written for PCs cannot cross-contaminate other platforms. Additionally, Apple systems have a built-in malware protection that makes it almost impossible to download viruses in the first place. This means your MacBook^® is inherently safer from viruses than the standard PC.

Keep in mind that viruses can still get installed on Apple computers if the user downloads suspicious content from the internet. This includes program updates not accessed through the App Store^® and Adobe Flash^® updates downloaded on third-party websites instead of an approved webpage. Because these viruses are still relatively rare, it’s far more likely that your computer is experiencing some other technical issue.

Make a Note of What’s Going On

Viruses often leave signs that they’re causing problems on your computer. Make a note of what your Apple laptop is doing. Is it shutting down unexpectedly? Are you seeing ads that shouldn’t be displayed popping up when using your browser or other web-enabled application? The more you can identify what the computer is doing, the easier it will be to determine what the cause of the problem is and whether or not it has a virus in the first place.

Schedule a Computer Repair Appointment

The easiest way to address problems with your Apple laptop is to bring the computer to an experienced repair service. They’ll be able to run system diagnostics to determine what’s wrong with the laptop, whether it’s an issue with a component or a virus, and find an appropriate solution quickly.

If you’re worried about your Apple laptop or think you downloaded a virus online, contact the experts at Experimac Aurora in Colorado today. Their dedicated repair technicians will diagnose the problem and make the necessary repairs quickly, so you can get back to using your computer. If the problem can’t be fixed or the device is too old to repair with new parts, their collection of refurbished MacBook^® laptops will make replacing your computer both affordable and simple. Learn more about their services by visiting their website, and call (720) 870-6956 to schedule an appointment.