Current Events > What are good computer maintenance programs that I should get (antivirus' ect.)

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I just got a new computer and I would prefer if it doesn't turn to crap in a year or so.

Preferably free programs but if theres some that cost money that are really good I could get that too
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Can someone help me out?
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Sophos is free for home use these days and very effective. You essentially get an enterprise-grade product to use at home for free.

https://home.sophos.com/

Windows Defender and Malwarebytes are all you need unless you make it a point to download as many questionable links as possible.
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I dont know much about free anti virus but the paid version of sophos is shit


Windows defender should be enough for your AV needs assuming you also run an adblocker, malware bytes, and have a bit of smarts about you and not go to all the sketchy websites
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In this day and age, you don't need antivirus unless you have zero common sense.
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Not an expert either but Norton? Gotta pay though.

I use Comodo Cloud AV, it has a sandbox as well for safe web browsing and testing programs in.
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I like cc cleaner
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Rika_Furude posted...

but the paid version of sophos is s***

Why do you say that? Gartner has them as a market leader in their most recent publication on AV.

AV test has them down as hitting 98.9% in terms of detecting widespread viruses as well and if you're bothered about crypto and zero day attacks then their intercept X product is good as well.

https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-10/december-2016/sophos-endpoint-security-and-control-10.6-164902/

Soviet_Poland posted...

Windows Defender and Malwarebytes are all you need unless you make it a point to download as many questionable links as possible.

This
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DDoS posted...

Not an expert either but Norton? Gotta pay though.

Yeah, someone with the username DDoS unironically suggesting Norton. About that.
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thanks friends
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I have to disagree with using Windows Defender, that is the BOTTOM of the barrel when it comes to AVs, there is no BB or HIPS or sandbox or ANYTHING that can stop malware from getting in if it isn't detected! It would just be allowed to run and cause chaos!
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HitmanPro
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CaptainVul posted...

I just got a new computer and I would prefer if it doesn't turn to crap in a year or so.

then you shouldn't have gotten a pc.

pcs are meant to fuck up in a few years and be replaced
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i use windows defender

and smart browsing

and i've never had a problem

edit: even when i used to torrent (~2 years ago now). it's not hard yo
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