What are you using for computer security?

[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. 

[700 AKN]

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.

[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]

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.     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.

[RzeroB]

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.

  Wish I was computer savvy enough to understand what this all means! 

[Moparman82]

I use a Mac   

[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...

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.