Yes for sure but Windows defender is just enough. No need to go for Norton, kaspersky etc etc specially for a paid version. They are useful but do slow down your PC as well.
Genuine question: Do you really need an Antivirus?
Genuine question: Do you really need an Antivirus?
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Dec 18 2019, 07:17 PM
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Probation
9 posts Joined: Dec 2019 From: Frankfurt, Germany |
Yes for sure but Windows defender is just enough. No need to go for Norton, kaspersky etc etc specially for a paid version. They are useful but do slow down your PC as well.
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Jan 11 2020, 11:32 AM
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Probation
26 posts Joined: Jun 2019 |
Yes, you do. The other solution is to browse carefully, but you can't always guarantee that. Besides, someone else may use your computer and end up compromising your system completely. But getting an antivirus is just the first step, and if you're on Windows, Defender should suffice as this page suggests. You should also enable firewall, always update your OS, put protection against ransomware, and regularly back up your system, among others.
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Jan 14 2020, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
549 posts Joined: Dec 2005 |
https://youtu.be/BjdVK9DjnBA
I recommend you all watch this channel. WinDef got not very good rating. |
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Jan 28 2020, 08:49 PM
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Junior Member
54 posts Joined: Jan 2020 |
Antivirus is important if you use a Windows PC. If you don't download random stuff on your PC from compromised sources then you probably don't need an anti-virus.
If you use your PC for normal browsing then you really don't need an Antivirus to protect your computer. If you use Linux-based OS as your daily driver then you need not worry about viruses because there are hardly any viruses that target Linux space. The most efficient way would be to get a virtual hosted desktop for yourself. The hosting company looks after the security of your device. For example, I use Azure Virtual Desktop to ensure that I use Windows and also not be bothered by OS problems. |
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