http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/11/technology/personaltech/keeping-up-with-windows-update.html 2014-12-11 00:35:01 Keeping Up With Windows Update Also, scanning a Mac for malware. === Keeping Up With Windows Q. A. Although it can be a bit technical, Microsoft posts information about its security updates at If an application does not work properly after you have installed Windows updates, a quick web search (or a visit to the support forums for the affected program) may offer workarounds until yet another patch is issued. Scanning a Mac For Malware Q. A. Apple Although Macs have been targeted far less than Windows systems, malware can still invade through things like security flaws in Java or “free” programs from the web that also include spyware. If you suspect your Mac is infected, scan your system with security software from a reputable company. The independent institute TIP OF THE WEEK Microsoft’s Apple’s J. D. BIERSDORFER