Anti Virus

Started by Alex, July 08, 2023, 09:34:19 AM

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Alex

Can anyone recommend an anti virus for my tablet ?  preferably free  :grin:

Scrumpy


I can give you advice that is FREE ..  :wink:
Don't ask me.. I know nuffink..

Alex

Yeah but that's no help when I'm visiting 'dodgy' sites  :tongue:

klondike

My advice would be to not visit dodgy sites. 

I have no AV on tablet or phone. 
I have no AV on my Chromebook. 
I have no AV over and above Defender on my PCs.
I have no AV on my Android media player.
I have no AV on my smart TV.
If I had a smart watch I'd have no AV on that.

Perhaps I lead a sheltered life. Despite no AV on any of my kit in years I have never encountered a virus. Other than Covid that is. Despite two jabs and a booster I still caught that.

Diasi

Quote from: klondike on July 08, 2023, 06:36:06 PMDespite no AV on any of my kit in years I have never encountered a virus. Other than Covid that is. Despite two jabs and a booster I still caught that.
But were you hospitalised with it?

The vaccine isn't intended to completely prevent Covid, it's intended to minimise the effects of Covid.
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klondike

I'm not going to discuss covid vaccines other than to say we must agree to disagree.

What I will say is that computer AV is, for the most part, snake oil that for some just makes things worse.

Diasi

Quote from: klondike on July 09, 2023, 02:56:01 PMI'm not going to discuss covid vaccines other than to say we must agree to disagree.

What I will say is that computer AV is, for the most part, snake oil that for some just makes things worse.
Same here, I just have Windows Defender, I'd never pay for an AV programme.

I haven't a clue if my smartphone has AV or not & I don't use it for browsing anyway.
Make every day count, each day is precious.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal".  (Cassandra)
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