it’s not how it used to be anymore, Windows Defender is enough now
Windows Defender and spyware blaster (you only run it once). And if you want an adblocker.
Windows defender and Ublock origins thats all you need
I had Bitdefender once and got an email special offer, $50 for five devices for five years. I liked the program from before so I grabbed it but I think Windows Defender is more than adequate these days.
Kaspersky lost me when they got hacked themselves…
As a person that used Kaspersky before, just the annoyance of having it popping up with ads and useless things was enough for me to drop it and just keep the windows defender.
Free built in Windows Defender+ Free OpenDNS account using their DNS servers in your network configuration(s) + Free AD- Blocker like UBlock Origin = Great FREE protection that is low on resources
…and it’s free… not sure if I mentioned that or not
I’ve had Trendpc for years. I do drafting at home, so receive and send a lot of files. Maybe it’s overkill but people I deal with who seem savvy like it.
Mainly posting to see what others think of it.
It’s a sure way to get viruses
A decent adblocker will take care of most things for you
Windows Defender is consistently rated in the top 3 AV/IDS suites. There’s really no need for you to add to that (or in most cases, override it). A good adblocker and run CCleaner every once in a while and you’ll never have any issues.
Windows defender is a more than capable antivirus and it also isn’t bloatware
Unless you’re stupid or incredibly technologically illiterate there’s no reason to want things like kaspersky and mcafee
Windows defender + adblocker
other antivirus increases security holes in your OS
I was a long time Kaspersky customer, about a year ago I switched to ESET on my laptop and 2 desktops used by my wife and I. Having antivirus is more for having a protected browser than anything else, my wife is paranoid about paying bills online unless there is a green border on the browser’s window. My HTPC, NAS server and old laptop I use to stream music I just use defender, privacy badger and ublock origin.
Havent use an antivirus for the last 10 years and 0 issues. Unless you visit weird websites or download weird crap, you will be fine.
Use uBlock Origin tho, its a good ad blocker.
I’ve used Norton for years - pick up Norton 360 for around £10 on EBay for 12 months. Never had a problem since I strarted using it and no system slow-downs.
Windows Defender beats all, u dont need third party software now
I haven’t used 3rd party AV software for 10+ years.
Windows Defender does the job.
i just run windows defender + ublock origin + nordvpn (don’t connect to vpn but they have some web threat option) + adguard home (like pihole). probably overkill
Windows Defender is a great solution already, along with smart ‘internet-ing’ and adblock (by which I mean, don’t click suspicious things, only download from trusted sites, etc.).
I also personally love uBlock Origin in medium mode - or at least with all the ad/inconvenience/anti-user lists enabled, if not the third-party domain blocking too.