All antivirus guides
Eight plain guides, with CISA, Microsoft, and Apple sources linked.
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Guides
What antivirus software does and does not do
Known patterns, and the limits.
Built-in protection: Windows Security and macOS XProtect
What your computer already has.
Free vs paid antivirus: what to compare
Features, devices, and terms.
How to spot fake antivirus warnings and pop-ups
Scary pop-ups and phone numbers.
Phishing basics: how to spot a fake message
Urgency, links, and odd addresses.
Ransomware basics for home computers
Locked files, and backups.
How to read an antivirus vendor page
Devices, renewal, and what is included.
Antivirus checklist before you pay
A short list before you pay.
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