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Computer security/virus protection
Posted on 5/10/19 at 7:48 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 7:48 am
Switching from Mac to PC for work related computer and curious about the current best practices for keeping computer secure. Is Windows Security good enough or do I need to get something like Avast or another virus protection? I use PIA as VPN as well.
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Posted on 5/10/19 at 8:06 am to IglooTiger
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Is Windows Security good enough
Yes. Common sense is the best security for PCs.
There's also a certain extension that you should have installed to help keep away unwanted things
Posted on 5/10/19 at 8:08 am to IglooTiger
Nod32 has been great for me.
I always had issues with McAfee but none with Nod in the 6 yrs ive had it.
I always had issues with McAfee but none with Nod in the 6 yrs ive had it.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 8:41 am to IglooTiger
I use ESET.
Check with you IT department, if the company has one. In the event your company uses a particular brand and you’ll be accessing their network, it may be to your advantage to use the same one. It’s even possible they may offer a discounted license for you.
If you’re independent, Windows security is probably good enough but there are definitely better solutions out there, even better free AVs
Check with you IT department, if the company has one. In the event your company uses a particular brand and you’ll be accessing their network, it may be to your advantage to use the same one. It’s even possible they may offer a discounted license for you.
If you’re independent, Windows security is probably good enough but there are definitely better solutions out there, even better free AVs
Posted on 5/10/19 at 8:57 am to bluebarracuda
quote:An extension from Windows Security?
There's also a certain extension that you should have installed to help keep away unwanted things
Posted on 5/10/19 at 9:16 am to IglooTiger
Nah in chrome and firefox.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 9:17 am to IglooTiger
An extension for internet browsing helps, as well as making adjustments to the options and permissions in the browser. You can also run Malwarebytes or SUPERAntiSpyware periodically.
I haven't run anything other than Windows Security Essentials on any of my personal computers for like 10yrs, and have only had one of two problems.
Eta: Don't let other people use your shite, and always do custom installs of programs that you download from reputable sites
I haven't run anything other than Windows Security Essentials on any of my personal computers for like 10yrs, and have only had one of two problems.
Eta: Don't let other people use your shite, and always do custom installs of programs that you download from reputable sites
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 9:19 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 9:30 am to Hammertime
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always do custom installs of programs that you download from reputable sites
This is a big one. Never do the "express" or "recommended" install. Sometimes the installer will sneak in a PuP
Posted on 5/10/19 at 6:54 pm to Hammertime
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Don't let other people use your shite, and always do custom installs of programs that you download from reputable sites
I probably haven't been the best at doing custom install. It's just Slack, Zoom, and a couple other non Microsoft for desktop apps.
I'm good about scouting and not clicking on malware and junk (and have the Windows Guard installed on chrome now). I just don't want someone hacking into my business on a shared network since everything my team and I do is cloud-based and we are in a shared office/coworking environment.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 7:31 pm to mdomingue
There is a free version of Bitdefender? Jump on that.
Posted on 5/11/19 at 7:10 am to t00f
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There is a free version of Bitdefender? Jump on that.
It’s just the AV, but yeah, if that’s all you need and want.
Posted on 5/11/19 at 10:09 am to IglooTiger
Posted on 5/11/19 at 2:12 pm to IglooTiger
quote:
do I need to get something like Avast or another virus protection?
I use Kaspersky and have been for over 4 years. Nothing slips by it. Easy on system resources as well.
Sophos is another that I would recommend in case you are scared of using a Russian based product.
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