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Captain Zero

(6,714 posts)
Tue Apr 27, 2021, 01:36 PM Apr 2021

I switched AntiVirus software this week. Dropped AVAST. Went to McAfee. My laptop sped up...

My laptop sped up, noticeably, after the switch. Nice Bonus.

I'm not too adventurous on the internets, and I've used McAfee before.
Got tired of Avast's multiple licenses, add ons, and daily pricing changes to renew.

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I switched AntiVirus software this week. Dropped AVAST. Went to McAfee. My laptop sped up... (Original Post) Captain Zero Apr 2021 OP
I'm am too adventurous on the internets Goonch Apr 2021 #1
I used Trend Micro and have not been hacked kimbutgar Apr 2021 #2
I used to be an advocate for BootinUp Apr 2021 #3
Have 5 devices covered by McAfee thru AOL. Yah, AOL! 😁 sprinkleeninow May 2021 #4
Windows 10 Defender is also a good option TyreseAdams May 2021 #5
welcome to DU gopiscrap Jun 2021 #6

Goonch

(3,548 posts)
1. I'm am too adventurous on the internets
Tue Apr 27, 2021, 01:54 PM
Apr 2021

Been using Microsoft Defender and free version of Malwarebytes, Opera browser with Opera Ad Blocker and uBlock for years with nary an issue. Good speed no malware no fees.

BootinUp

(46,924 posts)
3. I used to be an advocate for
Tue Apr 27, 2021, 02:51 PM
Apr 2021

Avast or another reputable 3rd party av. But windows 10 changed that. I was a late adopter staying on win 7 as long as I could. With win 10 I think the built in protection (if it is working properly) is sufficient and desirable from the standpoint of a better running system. I keep a close eye on it to make sure the updates are working. I also run the Microsoft defender offline scan periodically.
When I stopped using Avast they renewed the license months later and charged me. I had to go back and request a refund which they approved.

TyreseAdams

(3 posts)
5. Windows 10 Defender is also a good option
Thu May 20, 2021, 05:54 PM
May 2021

Windows 10 Defender is also a good option if you know what you are surfing on the internet.

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