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Windows Defender

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

How Does Defender Stack Up?

Posted on January 22, 2021January 8, 2021 by cynmackley

How does free Windows Defender stack up against third-party antivirus?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged antivirus, AVtest, security, Windows Defender1 Comment

Windows Defender Turned Off

Posted on December 8, 2020November 27, 2020 by cynmackley

What to do if Malwarebytes shuts off Windows Defender.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged malwarebytes, security, Windows 10, Windows Defender1 Comment

The trick that protects you from ransomware

Posted on September 20, 2018September 10, 2018 by cynmackley

A simple trick that can help protect you from ransomware

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged ransomware, security, Windows 10, Windows Defender1 Comment

Windows Defender for Chrome

Posted on May 1, 2018April 20, 2018 by cynmackley

Windows Defender phishing & malware protection is now available for Google Chrome.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The Internet, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged Add-ons, chrome, chrome extension, windows, Windows DefenderLeave a comment

Firewall error with Kaspersky

Posted on October 27, 2017October 26, 2017 by cynmackley

We troubleshoot a firewall error with Kaspersky Security.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged firewall, kaspersky, security, Windows DefenderLeave a 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 In Windows 10

Posted on March 2, 2016 by cynmackley

Does Windows 10 have any built-in security protection? We check out the options.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged antivirus, malware, virus protection, Windows 10, Windows Defender, windows securityLeave a comment

Will Windows 10 Switch My Anti-Virus?

Posted on February 9, 2016 by cynmackley

Will Windows 10 change your preferred anti-virus? We check out what happens when you upgrade.

Posted in Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged security, update Windows, upgrade to Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows DefenderLeave a comment

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