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Daryl LBZ

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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I just ordered a new Laptop yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites for Information on Viruses, Computer Information, or anything like that. Basically I'm just looking for a site that has good information all around for someone who would want to know more about their computer, and how to protect it, or make it last longer.

fm2176 Enthusiast

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I don't know if it will have specific info for your computer, but for general reviews, advice, and free downloads I go to Cnet.com. The pre-installed anti-virus (usually McAfee or Norton) should have pretty decent web support. I used to McAfee but have kept Norton on this computer so far. If/when there is anything that the AV software flags, I am given the option to learning more about the threat, potential causes, and so on.

 

Also, I know this has little to do with your computer, but I recently found http://www.mywot.com/ while checking to see if a download site was safe. It seems to be a decent webite reputation site that could help safeguard against risky domains.

VMaxtastic Enthusiast

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Uninstall Norton and burn the CD. It bloats and consumes your PC.

 

I build desktops for gaming, and as a hobby.. Don't waste money on anti virus. The best anti virus is common sense. I run Malwarebytes every couple weeks. That's good enough. If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them.

 

Most of what I learned was actually from a forum belonging to a very good PC part retailer here in Canada(They have a US site as well) NCIX.com

 

Initially I used the free version of MB, but decided to pay for it since it's such a great program

 

Tom's Hardware is a great site to read up on things, so is Hardware Canucks

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I use Microsoft security essentials. Cnet.com usually has a lot of reviews on software to look at

 

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I use Microsoft security essentials. Cnet.com usually has a lot of reviews on software to look at Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Yeah that is actually one of the better ones. Windows Defender is good too, and included with windows. I was using it for a while, but ended up going back to Malwarebytes.

 

Norton is the absolute worst though. Its huge, and takes over your PC, slowing it down.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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Yeah that is actually one of the better ones. Windows Defender is good too, and included with windows. I was using it for a while, but ended up going back to Malwarebytes.

 

Norton is the absolute worst though. Its huge, and takes over your PC, slowing it down.

 

 

I have Malwarebytes and Windows Defender on my Desktop as I type this. My buddy put Malwarebytes on it for me this past weekend along with CCleaner.

jlr860 Enthusiast

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Another Microsoft Security Essentials and Malawarebytes user here.

Also like CCleaner a lot really handy cleanup tool.

 

Tom's Hardware is a good site though it is mainly focused on hardware so maybe not the best for maintaining a pc.

 

howtogeek.com isn't bad for tutrials and basic know how. I don't frequent it much as I they cover mainly the basic stuff.

 

don't use cnet unless I have to really like filehippo.com for free program downloads. They keep a lot of versions available and just really run a cleaner site. You don't get the reviews though but I don't mind.

 

Basic advice I'd give you is at bare minimum:

Run windows update regularly.

Keep an updated anti virus running. (not norton it's bloated, not bad but you can do better.)

Backup anything that is important to you to a seperate external drive semi regularly (this can be automated)

Get an organization system if you have a lot of files/pictures.

Run CCleaner at least once a month. (frequency depends on use)

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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Another Microsoft Security Essentials and Malawarebytes user here.

Also like CCleaner a lot really handy cleanup tool.

 

Tom's Hardware is a good site though it is mainly focused on hardware so maybe not the best for maintaining a pc.

 

howtogeek.com isn't bad for tutrials and basic know how. I don't frequent it much as I they cover mainly the basic stuff.

 

don't use cnet unless I have to really like filehippo.com for free program downloads. They keep a lot of versions available and just really run a cleaner site. You don't get the reviews though but I don't mind.

 

Basic advice I'd give you is at bare minimum:

Run windows update regularly.

Keep an updated anti virus running. (not norton it's bloated, not bad but you can do better.)

Backup anything that is important to you to a seperate external drive semi regularly (this can be automated)

Get an organization system if you have a lot of files/pictures.

Run CCleaner at least once a month. (frequency depends on use)

 

 

I'll have to check those sites out. I bought Bitdefender Plus for my Laptop and Desktop. The Laptop came with a trial of Norton which I do like, but I hear a lot about it being a resource hog so I got rid of it.

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"Uninstall Norton and burn the CD." Love that, funniest thing I've read in days. I agree fully. Add MacAfee to that burn pile as well. I've made a wad of cash cleaning virii and malware off of Norton, MacAfee, and AVG (Free version) "protected" PC's. Their slow-as-hell definition updates pretty much sum up their protection in my book.

 

MS Security Essentials is pretty decent. F-Secure is pretty good, IMO. Malwarebytes stuff and/or good old Spybot S&D. Although I see some major revisions to their GUI so I am wondering how the underlying product is. Version 1.62 is still available and catches a lot of nasty stuff.

 

I've installed Bitdefender on two laptops for people and so far am impressed. Time will tell how they stand up.

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another microsoft security essentials and Malwarebytes user here.... MacAfee and Norton are junk and they are possibly the most annoying programs.. endless popups

 

Malwarebytes and MS security are effective and dont intrude with pop ups.. been running for 3+ years

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