Helpful Programs
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Recommended Antivirus:
AVG - Retired!
For over a decade, we swore by AVG Free Edition as our go-to security solution for home users. They could upgrade to premium at their own will. However, it wasn't long before free antiviruses switched to ad based and bundleware marketing. Soon, traditional free antiviruses could barely claim to be antiviruses at all. In lieu, we have switched to MalwareBytes and Windows 10 Defender. The modern security threat isn't even a traditional virus- it's more often a bogus extension, a fraudulent website or ransomware. Malwarebytes is the best software for dealing with all three. We suggest using a paid antivirus solution only if you are in a large business or enterprise scenario. Save your cash!
AVG - Retired!
For over a decade, we swore by AVG Free Edition as our go-to security solution for home users. They could upgrade to premium at their own will. However, it wasn't long before free antiviruses switched to ad based and bundleware marketing. Soon, traditional free antiviruses could barely claim to be antiviruses at all. In lieu, we have switched to MalwareBytes and Windows 10 Defender. The modern security threat isn't even a traditional virus- it's more often a bogus extension, a fraudulent website or ransomware. Malwarebytes is the best software for dealing with all three. We suggest using a paid antivirus solution only if you are in a large business or enterprise scenario. Save your cash!
Recommended Malware Protection:
Malwarebytes. https://www.malwarebytes.com
Malwarebytes is a free tool that scans your computer for spyware and rootkits. MBAM sets the industry standard for detection and its premium software is indispensable. MalwareBytes' anti-ransomware and browser security offer the most cutting edge tools in online defense.
Recommended Browsers:
Google Chrome. https://www.google.com/chrome/
Google Chrome is quickly becoming the internet's majority browser. Being open source, it is quickly patched and very secure. It is customizable, which we suggest trying, by getting an adblocker like uBlock. Browser security is the first line of defense while online.
Other Useful Tools:
PatchMyPC. https://patchmypc.net
PatchMyPC is a free program that will check for new versions of the software you're using and update it with the click of a button. It can also be scheduled to run silently. This program is what Windows should've shipped with - a centralized app store that automatically updates as needed.
Malwarebytes. https://www.malwarebytes.com
Malwarebytes is a free tool that scans your computer for spyware and rootkits. MBAM sets the industry standard for detection and its premium software is indispensable. MalwareBytes' anti-ransomware and browser security offer the most cutting edge tools in online defense.
Recommended Browsers:
Google Chrome. https://www.google.com/chrome/
Google Chrome is quickly becoming the internet's majority browser. Being open source, it is quickly patched and very secure. It is customizable, which we suggest trying, by getting an adblocker like uBlock. Browser security is the first line of defense while online.
Other Useful Tools:
PatchMyPC. https://patchmypc.net
PatchMyPC is a free program that will check for new versions of the software you're using and update it with the click of a button. It can also be scheduled to run silently. This program is what Windows should've shipped with - a centralized app store that automatically updates as needed.