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:agree: think the upper limit for MBR is 2.2 TB (If memory serves), anything above this, and then you may have issues involving MBR.

If your BIOS is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) instead of GPT (GUID Partitrion Table) then you may be hitting a BIOS imposed cap. Especially if your machine is Circa or Pre 2011. Ensure your machine can support GPT. Also, Ensure that your drive is formatted as a GPT drive, or the full sector...

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As Mac's run a "flavour" of the *nix (Unix) OS, and Linux is a derivation of Unix, I would say the risks are very similar. Of course because of the Open Source nature of Linux, there is a chance for malicious code to be shipped with the magnitudes of open software that is available. Generally...

The latest release version of CryptoLocker... Discovered: February 6, 2014 Updated: March 7, 2014 8:48:52 AM Type: Trojan Systems Affected: Windows XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Seems they are a little late ;)

I think, generally, the Mac community get's a little forgotten about in the usual mainline articles, as they are not targeted as frequently, however as srichards, above eluded to, I would certainly avoid Parallels machines having internet access, and also make sure Java is secured. Other than...

Mac's 'can' be affected, however, they are very rarely targeted due to market share. There are more PC's than Mac's out there, and therefore the virus writers target the more captive audience.

Just had a look at your website Sara, your shots are great! I really want to try a little bit of Astro photography!

Hi Tim, Welcome, I'm new also!

Hi all, thanks for the warm welcomes. I look forward to learning from everybody! And if anyone needs IT advice, it's my day job!