Re: You can protect your Mac from malware by following three simple rules!

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On 21/05/2026 01:51, Brock McNuggets wrote:
> On May 20, 2026 at 9:55:18 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote
> <n767bmFek51U1@mid.individual.net>:
> 
>> On 20/05/2026 15:08, Brock McNuggets wrote:
>>> On May 20, 2026 at 2:22:01 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote
>>> <n75cppFajbvU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>
>>>> On 20/05/2026 03:51, Gremlin wrote:
>>>>> "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> news:n6tqfkFk1bjU1@mid.individual.net
>>>>> Sun, 17 May 2026 12:26:28 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'd like to take up one specific point with you. Even if a product user
>>>>>> elects to NOT save an EtreCheck report, a complete copy *IS* kept on the
>>>>>> user's computer, hidden away where most folk will not find it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Why do you think it's hidden away where most people wouldn't find it?
>>>>
>>>> I don't just THINK it is - it *IS* hidden!
>>>>
>>>> One has to use the "option" key to actually FIND the LIBRARY entry where
>>>> the containing folder may be found. It's hidden away in "Application
>>>> Support" in a folder called "EtreCheck". Within THAT folder is another
>>>> one called "PreviousReports". I
>>>>
>>>> A great "find" application called EasyFind doesn't report the old
>>>> EtreCheck reports, neither does the Apple "Spotlight" search.
>>>>
>>>> They are, as I said, well hidden.
>>>>
>>>> *WHY* are they there????
>>>
>>> Look in the Application Support folder... that is the proper place for apps to
>>> store their own "support" files.
>>
>> PLEASE LISTEN!!!
>>
>> They are *NOT* support files. There are complete copies of EtreCheck
>> reports stored there.
> 
> Which it might use for historic reasons or whatever. I can agree it should let
> the user know, but this is really making a mountain out of a mole hill.

All I'm asking is WHY they are stored there!

Even Dustin Cook, who has claimed that he is frequent contact with John 
Daniel, cannot explain.

> You have asked me to remove the Limbaugh group. I have made errors but put in
> effort. You told me in the past you would stop focusing on EtreCheck. Please
> stop.

I really appreciate you helping to keep ACW 'on track' as it were. Thank 
you.

Maybe you have forgotten, but it was just after you helped me experiment 
with EtreCheck that your hard drive failed. How certain are you that the
two things were not connected?
>>>>>> One of the features of EtreCheck is that when it is opened it will
>>>>>> 'phone home' to Etresoft to check for updates. By so doing it provides
>>>>>> John Daniel the actual IP address of the user.
>>>>>
>>>>> It provides an IP address. It can't get the specific user from an IP address
>>>>> alone. You have heard of networks, right?
>>>>
>>>> Indeed I have!
>>>
>>> I am just happy to see Gremlin show he understand this. The idea one and only
>>> one person can use any given IP, an incorrect idea, was something he and
>>> others used against me in their "evidence" to show I did as Carroll did
>>> (posted with one of Carroll's socks).
>>
>> Dustin is a REALLY clever fellow - computer-wise - but *HE* doesn't
>> listen either!
> 
> He has a lot of knowledge but his ego dwarfs that.

He's probably forgotten more than you will ever know about computer 
hardware! 😉

>>>>>> I don't dispute that I was once visited my local police. Many folk
>>>>>> reading here will probably be unaware of that!
>>>>>
>>>>> Some? might not have known about it. Those of us who have known you for a long
>>>>> time do know about it. We watched it go down, virtually speaking.
>>>>
>>>> Of course. I've never denied it.
>>>
>>> You are the only person other than Carroll I know to have such face-to-face
>>> police involvement based on Usenet activity. And in typical fashion: you are
>>> honest about it where Carroll is not.
>>
>> Ive never tried to hide anything I've done!
> 
> Right: you are honest. Carroll and Gremlin are not.

I am! ✅. They can, and should, change their ways!
>>>>>> I have no way of /knowing/ what is true and what is not.
>>>>>
>>>>> Then you shouldn't blindly repeat what you are told, David. Especially by
>>>>> someone with a history such as Snits.
>>>>
>>>> I have OTHER friends, Dustin! 😉
>>>
>>> Gremlin's fear of what I say is odd... he should work to improve himself and
>>> not tear down others. I hope he gains the self confidence to do that some day.
>>
>> It would be great if he could!
> 
> He does seem to be putting in some effort -- his toddler tantrum threats have
> reduced.

I have noticed that too!  😊
>>>>>> I am an *INVESTIGATOR*, Dustin Cook.
>>>>>
>>>>> No, you are nothing of the kind. You are infact, a slightly demented, stalker,
>>>>> and, other things.
>>>>
>>>> <Shrug>
>>>
>>> Gremlin says this but he has used more People Finder sites than anyone I have
>>> ever heard of.
>>
>> I have never paid for one!
> 
> Nor I. Gremlin paid for several.
I'm uncertain just HOW Dustin found out so much about you.

I prefer to ask questions and receive honest answers. I don't think you
have tried to mislead me. Do you remember that we first got to know one
another when you had a very old and poorly cat? Dustin has a fondness
for cats too, so he just can't be ALL bad! 😉

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