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Comment by Wolf on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 18, 2025 04:13 AM)
I use SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes, and they seen to work well with each other. I never had a problem. Thank you, Bob, for the great information!...
Comment by Soussi on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 11:55 PM)
I have 4 AV-Programs running in parallel (in the same time) without any issues and I am happy with this situation....
Comment by Soussi on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 11:54 PM)
I have 4 AV-Programs running in parallel (in the same time) without any issues and I am happy with this situation....
Comment by Minoo on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 11:17 PM)
I have a paid version of Norton 360, Life Lock and a paid version of CCleaner (Pro), they both are working well and I feel protected for the past two ...
Comment by Steve_K on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 10:09 PM)
Did I miss it, but how can an article on antivirus not once mention Windows Defender or Malwarebytes?...
Comment by Ken H on What is the Worst Place to Buy a Smartphone? (September 17, 2025 08:31 PM)
I always trade my iPhones in at AT&T. Probably not the cheapest option, but I know what I am getting and in my own research, AT&T had by far better co...
Comment by Bill on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 07:14 PM)
I should also mention my backup program, Acronis, also alerts me to suspicious activity and all on the same Windows 10 PC. ...
Comment by Bill on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 07:13 PM)
I have used Norton 360 and Malwarebytes for many years on the same PC with no serious issues. Each provides me with options. I will continue to do so....
Comment by Herb K on Time to Switch from Windows to Linux? (September 17, 2025 07:01 PM)
Bob - I've wanted to try Linux for several years now, but never got an attempted installatin to work. This article renewed my interest, so I tried ag...
Comment by beaUX on Should I Use Multiple Antivirus Programs? (September 17, 2025 06:36 PM)
I purchased a computer at Best Buy. The rep asked if I would like to have it pre-loaded and ready for set-up: i.e., "just plug it in when you get home...
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