Current Events > What are the best programs for computer security? Both for free and not for free

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No period, so I guess that's not a true 80/80.

Anyway, I want to change up what programs I have for a few things and was basically just asking about others' experiences and knowledge involving these things. I'm running Windows 10, have Avira (which I want to replace, but didn't really like Avast either), malwarebytes, Hitman Pro, and Tinywall (which I chose over zonealarm because of how much less RAM it requires, but I'm not sure if I want to keep it either.) Also have CCleaner.

Looking for suggestions for:
Firewall
Antivirus, malware(bytes), root kits, etc. etc.
VPN service
Registry cleaning
Clutter removal

Also I'm not sure if I can use my portable hard drive for virtual memory and if there is a way to do that, I guess I could use some instruction or I'll just look it up. Honestly don't need it, but just in case.
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Get uBlock Origin for your browser.
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for a firewall, you ideally want hardware. if you wanna cheap out, all software based firewalls are inferior so may as well go with windows firewall since its built into the OS

antivirus:
free - malware bytes and avast antivirus (windows defender is ok but avast has a higher detection rate at the expense of annoying popups)
paid - malware bytes (free or paid) and symantec nod 32

vpn - private tunnel or tunnel bear

registry cleaning - ccleaner

clutter removal - ccleaner

virtual memory - lmao
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I use System Mechanic Pro which has been excellent.
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Rika_Furude posted...

virtual memory - lmao

Why the lmao?
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Just use Windows firewall. It's consistently one of the most up to date and effective firewalls. If you really need to scan your computer, use Malware bytes.

The number 1 defense against viral attacks is smart browsing. Don't click on ads, don't download suspicious files, and don't click all willy nilly through program installations.
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Avast antivirus

Edit: there's a free version and a paid version. I just use the free one
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Norton Disk Doctor
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Just to be clear, I want both free and for pay suggestions, but please specify if you're talking about the paid model.
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Kineth posted...

Just to be clear, I want both free and for pay suggestions, but please specify if you're talking about the paid model.

there are 0 programs worth paying for

get an external for backups for the price of 1 year of any paid service

if you manage to fuck your computer up just wipe the HDD and reinstall, restoring your important files from said backup

i keep it next to the PC and disconnect it when not backing up to it

to be clear this isnt an alternative to paid servies, it's a vastly superior outcome for your $, because paid services do nothing relevant that free services don't also do
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Yeah, that's the MO I usually roll with. What free programs do you suggest?
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>don't visit shady sites
>don't click links you don't know the result to
>don't let people use your computer
>backup important things regularly.

Anti-virus is generally a scam. If you understand truly why you need it, then you don't need it. It's there to fix mistakes - so don't make the mistakes in the first place.
Also get ublock origin on firefox (or chrome if you don't mind being tracked).

Rika_Furude posted...

tunnel bear

But tunnel bear doesn't let you
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Doe posted...

Rika_Furude posted...

tunnel bear

But tunnel bear doesn't let you

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Comodo IMHO is amazing, it has 2 whitelisting filters and blacklisting. If you run a program that is not on either one it gets put into the sandbox and can't harm your computer.
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Oh yeah, also get a program called Unchecky, that will help with blocking adware in installers.
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Noscript
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DarkDragon400 posted...

Noscript

Already have this, guess I forgot to include it.


Also I guess I forgot to ask about disk defragmentation programs, if those are even needs anymore.
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I think they are. Defraggler is a good one.
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bitdefender for anti-malware, ublock origin for browsers, and that's it
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Oh, learn sandboxie also for browser and PC protection.
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Cheater87 posted...

Oh, learn sandboxie also for browser and PC protection.

yeah sandboxie is great
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Darkman124 posted...

Kineth posted...

Just to be clear, I want both free and for pay suggestions, but please specify if you're talking about the paid model.

there are 0 programs worth paying for

get an external for backups for the price of 1 year of any paid service

if you manage to fuck your computer up just wipe the HDD and reinstall, restoring your important files from said backup

i keep it next to the PC and disconnect it when not backing up to it

to be clear this isnt an alternative to paid servies, it's a vastly superior outcome for your $, because paid services do nothing relevant that free services don't also do

This might be the dumbest thing i've read on here in a long time.
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