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Norton 360 vs. Bitdefender Free Edition

Posted on August 24, 2024August 5, 2024 by cynmackley
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When it comes to keeping your computer safe, Norton 360 is one of the biggest names out there. It offers comprehensive protection, but it also comes with a price tag. Before you whip out your credit card, consider Bitdefender Free Edition

Posted in Computer Terms, Free Downloads, Security HelpTagged bitdefender free, Free Software, security, security softwareLeave a comment

Microsoft Defender – is it all you need?

Posted on September 3, 2023August 21, 2023 by cynmackley

Microsoft Defender - is it all you need? We compare security software.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged AV Comparatives, free security programs, security comparison, security software, third-party security, Windows 10, Windows DefenderLeave a comment

Norton and Avast To Merge

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 by cynmackley

Big news in the security software world - Norton Lifelock and Avast have announced plans to merge. Avast shareholders will be entitled to receive a combination of cash and newly issued shares in NortonLifeLock.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged avast, merger, norton, security softwareLeave a comment

McAfee Alternatives

Posted on December 1, 2020November 20, 2020 by cynmackley

A reader is fed up with McAfee nag screens and searching for an alternative.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech TipsTagged mcafee, norton, security nag screens, security software1 Comment

The 5 best ways to get a virus

Posted on October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 by cynmackley

Want a nice virus on your PC? Here's are the things you need to keep on doing.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged malware, ransomware, security, security software, security tips, virus1 Comment

Did Microsoft Disable Your Antivirus?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by cynmackley

Is Microsoft purposely disabling third-party antivirus? They say yes, but there's a good reason.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged antivirus, kaspersky, microsoft, security software, Windows 10, Windows Defender3 Comments

Security False Positives

Posted on September 27, 2016 by cynmackley

Why would a security program flag a safe site as a problem? We look at security false positives.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged norton, security software, security warnings, using the internet, websafeLeave a comment

Spotting A Fake Renewal Notice

Posted on September 10, 2016 by cynmackley

Don't be fooled by a fake renewal notice. Learn what to look out for.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, fake renewal notices, renewal notices, scams, security software, spam1 Comment

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