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Using a Windows 11 PC is a great experience, but what about protecting it from cybercriminals with bad intentions? Fortunately, your Windows 11 PC comes with Windows Security built in, and it does a ...

While conventional wisdom says you need an antivirus to stay safe online, most Windows 11 users may not need a third-party antivirus at all. As long as you keep your system updated and practice safe ...

Bitdefender Antivirus Free is a free antivirus software especially designed to protect your Windows PC. Quick to install and light on computer resources, it is good for gaming, image and video editing ...

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...

Your device's built-in antivirus software might not be enough because cyber threats continue to evolve. While a tool like Apple's XProtect offers basic protection, it often lacks essential features ...

Antivirus software is an essential piece of protection on any Windows PC. On an internet where malware is only becoming more and more profitable for organized crime, you don’t want to be without a ...

If you’re new to using a computer or new to Microsoft, or on the flip side, very, very experienced you might be thinking: Do I really need an antivirus program for my Windows 11 computer? The short ...