Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

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With the words “you are safe” emblazoned across the top of the app, Bitdefender inspires confidence from the moment you install it. Thankfully, it's not all style over substance. Bitdefender is one of ...

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Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Malwarebytes vs. McAfee: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection in 2025? McAfee has been around forever. Malwarebytes started life as a favorite cleanup tool when other antiviruses failed. How do ...

It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

Microsoft is pushing out a fix to a bigger number of affected computers, but your PC may need your help to receive them.

There’s an unspoken rule in PC gaming that goes a little something like this: “Bar cutting off your right leg, you should do everything you can to maximize your PC performance for games.” Because of ...