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What are you using for computer security?

Started by Topcat, December 02, 2017, 07:44:30 PM

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Topcat

Last year about this time, I bought a new laptop: Microsoft/Lenovo.

I signed up with McAfee for protection. 1 year.

They just sent me a renewal for $99.99 for another year.

I will gladly pay that but if that sounds like I'm throwing a 100 bucks out the window; I would like to hear your input/opinion.

What are you using?
Pros and Cons of each software as well if you know of any.

Thanks!


Cuda Cody

AVG (the free version) has been good for me so far. 

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I also use the Free AVG software.   It's a very slick program and if you feel the need for all the bells & whistles you can pay for the full version.

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Jim AAR

I use the free version of AVG as well, with no issues....

PlumCrazyRTSE

Malwarebytes and Webroot, they work great together to provide double layers of protection.  Also, they don't bloat or bog down your computer.

Topcat

Quote from: PlumCrazyRTSE on December 02, 2017, 11:05:19 PM
Malwarebytes and Webroot, they work great together to provide double layers of protection.  Also, they don't bloat or bog down your computer.

Welcome. And thanks for the suggestion. 

Cuda Cody

@PlumCrazyRTSE   Malwarebytes is another good one.  I've used it too and it's always done really good.   :yes:  Nice suggestion.


Dakota

I've been on various Norton products for as long as I can remember.  No complaints here.

Jay Bee

AVG Free Edition too, and no issues. Also, no kids to worry about downloading their stuff.

shawge

I run Linux and use Firefox with the NoScript plugin.  If I need to run Microsoft or Apple software, then I use a virtual machine to run the software.  That way everything is contained.
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Quote from: shawge on December 03, 2017, 10:08:29 AM
I run Linux and use Firefox with the NoScript plugin.  If I need to run Microsoft or Apple software, then I use a virtual machine to run the software.  That way everything is contained.

:looney:  Wish I was computer savvy enough to understand what this all means!  :worship:
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Moparman82

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CudaMoparRay

Norton or any other pay for security is not worth the money spent on it.
I use Avira and Malware-bytes together with what ever Windows 10 has built in and that offers a Free and extremely effective way to protect a computer.

Racer57

I've used Norton for a long time. When it came up for renewal, I uninstalled it and used Windows Defender. I figured that (hopefully) Microsoft knows whats best. Plus it already installed and free.
That was mid summer and so far no problems.

YellowThumper

X2 on this for me. I moved away from AVG because it has gotten too bloted for me...

Quote from: CudaMoparRay on December 03, 2017, 02:16:49 PM
Norton or any other pay for security is not worth the money spent on it.
I use Avira and Malware-bytes together with what ever Windows 10 has built in and that offers a Free and extremely effective way to protect a computer.
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