Windows 11 users frequently confront a pressing question: is antivirus software genuinely necessary in a landscape where Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed, silently operating in the background? This seemingly straightforward query triggers a complex discussion about the realities of modern...
When it comes to securing a modern PC, few subjects trigger as much debate as the real necessity of third-party antivirus on Windows 11. For decades, the adage that “every Windows user needs antivirus” was as universally accepted as locking your front door—but today, things are changing...
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For much of Windows’ history, the installation ritual for any new PC typically included a panicked rush to download third-party antivirus software. Headlines were filled with dire warnings about malware, ransomware, and data theft. Today, these memories persist, but the modern reality for...