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As I explained in this post, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a built-in antivirus engine called Microsoft Defender.
And truth be told, it actually does a pretty good job at keeping your PC virus-free.
But like all other antivirus apps, Microsoft Defender isn’t perfect. It’s always possible that a digital nasty will slip through and infect your system. [Read more…]
Have you ever downloaded a file from the Internet and worried that it might be infected with malware?
That’s a real concern these days with all the malware that’s floating around the web.
It’s getting harder by the day to know exactly which sites to trust since malicious files are even making their way onto legitimate download sites.
Luckily, it’s pretty easy to determine whether any file on your computer is malware-free or not by running a couple of simple scans. [Read more…]
In order for your computer to work perfectly, it’s important to keep it clean and organized. You have to take care of the data that’s stored in it, as well as where it is.
Just as you maintain your body and keep your house clean, you have to do the same with a computer and other devices.
It’s important to keep your computer free of harmful files or viruses because they will cause the device to work slower, have issues with some functions and possibly even result in data loss or identity theft.
Here are a few tips for keeping your computer malware-free and running well: [Read more…]
AVG has long been recognized as a leader in the field of computer security.
They have made top quality antivirus software for desktop and laptop PCs for over a quarter of a century, and now they’re offering quality protection for your Android tablets and mobile phones as well.
The free version of AVG for Android will protect your device in a variety of ways.
Question from Darryl: I have always understood Windows’ built-in “Microsoft Defender” antivirus app to be inferior to other antivirus programs.
But yesterday I heard that might no longer be the case.
What’s your opinion about Microsoft Defender?
Is it really just as good as the third-party antivirus programs that are being sold today?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]