Do I need to do anything for security. I am only average level with Windows 21H2 22000.556


Win Defender + Free Avast for security purposes. Then I have Free Malwarebytes that scans once a month.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G712GBIntel iris XE
OS
Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pravilion 15t-eg000 [2022]
CPU
Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G7
Memory
12GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel iris XE
Sound Card
Realtech
Monitor(s) Displays
15" BrightView Touch Screen
Screen Resolution
1980X1080
Hard Drives
512 SSD
Case
Silver Plastic
Keyboard
Backlit
Mouse
Logitech M325
Internet Speed
100 Mbps - AT&T
Browser
Microsoft Edge + Bing
Antivirus
MS Security/Defender
Other Info
Canon TR-8520
JBL Headphone E45BT
Sony DVD Player/Writer
Who runs real time protection with Avast enabled, Defender or Avast?

Windows security runs my real time protection while I run MBAM free a few times a day.

I have 2 macrium images on two separate drives, one is disconnected in case of ransomware attack and while the other is updating actively this other is updated weekly..
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 proIntel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GBNVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
    OS
    Windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS built by Micro center
    CPU
    Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
    Motherboard
    Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
    Memory
    G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
    PSU
    Thermalake 500 Watt
    Case
    V 100ATX
    Antivirus
    Defender primary with MBAM free secondary

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 21H2 22000.438
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 21H2 22000.438
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS board built
    Motherboard
    Asus Tuf Z390 - Tuf Plus Gaming WI = FI
Your security for your computer is Hardware Enhanced....You still need some software protection for virus's.....I use Kaspersky...Love what Eugene has done...He's a former hacker now turned to do good...
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD RYZEN 732 GBEVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI Motherboard
CPU
AMD RYZEN 7
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
2 HP 24 inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 1280
Hard Drives
M.2 and SSD 2 TB total
PSU
REDRAGON 1000watt
Case
Microcenter
Cooling
watercooled
Keyboard
steel Gauges
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
1 Gigabit
Browser
chrome
Antivirus
Kaspersky
AlanJr said:
Your security for your computer is Hardware Enhanced....You still need some software protection for virus's.....I use Kaspersky...Love what Eugene has done...He's a former hacker now turned to do good...
Click to expand...

Kaspersky headquarters is in Moscow, and they have connections with the Russian Military. The US Government has banned the use of Kaspersky software citing ties to the Russian government and espionage attempts.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/sIntel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 16 DA16260
    CPU
    Intel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H
    Memory
    64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" 3.2K Tandem OLED Infinity Edge
    Screen Resolution
    3200 x 2000 16:10 236 PPI
    Hard Drives
    1 Terabyte M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    NPU delivering 67 TOPS
    Microsoft 365 subscription
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft Sysinternals Suite
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
    Dell Support Assist
    Dell Command | Update
    Macrium Reflect X subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NP...32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/sIntegrated Adreno GPU
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Snapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Adreno GPU
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.8″ PixelSense Flow touchscreen 120 Hz 600 NIT
    Screen Resolution
    2304 × 1536 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 subscription (Office)
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2026
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Microsoft Sysinternals
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
Kaspersky, for its part, derided the FCC’s concerns as political.

“Kaspersky is disappointed with the decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prohibit certain telecommunications-related federal subsidies from being used to purchase Kaspersky products and services,” the company said. “This decision is not based on any technical assessment of Kaspersky products – that the company continuously advocates for – but instead is being made on political grounds.”

“Kaspersky maintains that the US Government’s 2017 prohibitions on federal entities and federal contractors from using Kaspersky products and services were unconstitutional, based on unsubstantiated allegations, and lacked any public evidence of wrongdoing by the company,” Kaspersky added.

Whether you choose to (or continue to) use Kaspersky to protect your PC is up to you, but the FCC’s statement is a strong advisory that you should have concerns. You can consult both of our lists of top antivirus programs for alternatives.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD RYZEN 732 GBEVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI Motherboard
CPU
AMD RYZEN 7
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
2 HP 24 inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 1280
Hard Drives
M.2 and SSD 2 TB total
PSU
REDRAGON 1000watt
Case
Microcenter
Cooling
watercooled
Keyboard
steel Gauges
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
1 Gigabit
Browser
chrome
Antivirus
Kaspersky
Windows security is solid software if accompanied by MBAM and cautions browsing.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 proIntel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GBNVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
    OS
    Windows 11 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS built by Micro center
    CPU
    Intel Core i9- 12900K Alder Lake 3.2 GHz LGA1700
    Motherboard
    Asus prime Z790-v WI FI Intel LGA1700 ATX
    Memory
    G-Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GEForce GTX1616 Super dual fan
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB 860 EVO
    PSU
    Thermalake 500 Watt
    Case
    V 100ATX
    Antivirus
    Defender primary with MBAM free secondary

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 21H2 22000.438
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 21H2 22000.438
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS board built
    Motherboard
    Asus Tuf Z390 - Tuf Plus Gaming WI = FI
The owner of kaspersky just happens to be Russian....I met Eugene 8 years ago while at a Security show in Moscow....He has no ties to the Russian government...His issue is "Gulity by being Russian"...Look at McAfee...He once was the brain child of a virus company, only to be on the run for years and died while in prison..
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD RYZEN 732 GBEVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI Motherboard
CPU
AMD RYZEN 7
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
2 HP 24 inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 1280
Hard Drives
M.2 and SSD 2 TB total
PSU
REDRAGON 1000watt
Case
Microcenter
Cooling
watercooled
Keyboard
steel Gauges
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
1 Gigabit
Browser
chrome
Antivirus
Kaspersky

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/sIntel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 16 DA16260
    CPU
    Intel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H
    Memory
    64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" 3.2K Tandem OLED Infinity Edge
    Screen Resolution
    3200 x 2000 16:10 236 PPI
    Hard Drives
    1 Terabyte M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    NPU delivering 67 TOPS
    Microsoft 365 subscription
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft Sysinternals Suite
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
    Dell Support Assist
    Dell Command | Update
    Macrium Reflect X subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NP...32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/sIntegrated Adreno GPU
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Snapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Adreno GPU
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.8″ PixelSense Flow touchscreen 120 Hz 600 NIT
    Screen Resolution
    2304 × 1536 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 subscription (Office)
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2026
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Microsoft Sysinternals
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
AlanJr said:
The owner of kaspersky just happens to be Russian....I met Eugene 8 years ago while at a Security show in Moscow....He has no ties to the Russian government...His issue is "Gulity by being Russian"...Look at McAfee...He once was the brain child of a virus company, only to be on the run for years and died while in prison..
Click to expand...

I prefer not to put my trust in a Russian based company.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/sIntel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 16 DA16260
    CPU
    Intel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H
    Memory
    64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" 3.2K Tandem OLED Infinity Edge
    Screen Resolution
    3200 x 2000 16:10 236 PPI
    Hard Drives
    1 Terabyte M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    NPU delivering 67 TOPS
    Microsoft 365 subscription
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft Sysinternals Suite
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
    Dell Support Assist
    Dell Command | Update
    Macrium Reflect X subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NP...32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/sIntegrated Adreno GPU
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Snapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Adreno GPU
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.8″ PixelSense Flow touchscreen 120 Hz 600 NIT
    Screen Resolution
    2304 × 1536 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 subscription (Office)
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2026
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Microsoft Sysinternals
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11AMD RYZEN 732 GBEVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI Motherboard
CPU
AMD RYZEN 7
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GEFORCE 3060 TI
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
2 HP 24 inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 1280
Hard Drives
M.2 and SSD 2 TB total
PSU
REDRAGON 1000watt
Case
Microcenter
Cooling
watercooled
Keyboard
steel Gauges
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
1 Gigabit
Browser
chrome
Antivirus
Kaspersky
Windows Defender is all i recommend for my Malware Removal clients. All have been very pleased !
Chuck
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows11 23H2 (OS Build 22631.2428)2.90 gigahertz Intel Core i7-1070016214 Megabytes Usable Installed Memor
OS
Windows11 23H2 (OS Build 22631.2428)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP HP ENVY TE01
CPU
2.90 gigahertz Intel Core i7-10700
Motherboard
Board: HP 8767 A (SMVB)
Memory
16214 Megabytes Usable Installed Memor
Hard Drives
1511.52 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
1418.15 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space
Keyboard
Logitech wireless
Mouse
M 185 wireless
Internet Speed
12 ms Jitter 8 ms Download 10.5 Mbps Upload 1.7
Browser
Edge & FF
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Windows Defender in real time and the occasional scan with the free version of Malwarebytes.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeAMD Ryzen 5 5600X16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6600XT with 8G...
    OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
    Motherboard
    MSI B550-A Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6600XT with 8GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Realtek integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Nitro 24" RG241Y 144hz refresh rate
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB NVMe SSD
    Samsung 860 QVO 1 TB SATA SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD
    PSU
    LEPA B650 650 watt
    Case
    Enermax Coenus
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper T4 air
    Keyboard
    CM Storm Devastator
    Mouse
    E-Blue Cobra Jr.
    Internet Speed
    100mbs
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Optical Drives: LG DVD-RW and Pioneer BluRay/ DVD burner

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeAMD Ryzen 9 6900HS16 GB Samsung DDR5-4800Integrated Radeon 680M and discrete Radeon RX...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
    Motherboard
    Asus board (GA402RK)
    Memory
    16 GB Samsung DDR5-4800
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Radeon 680M and discrete Radeon RX 6800S with 8GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek with Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop screen 14" WQXGA, IPS, 120hz refresh rate
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1600
    Hard Drives
    1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (WD Black SN850)
    PSU
    Battery power and Asus power brick/adapter. Also has USB-C charging
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    Laptop fans in vapor chamber
    Keyboard
    Built in RGB backlit
    Mouse
    Touchpad and Omoton bluetooth mouse
    Internet Speed
    100mbps
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
As per others have posted; Windows Defender is fine for the vast majority of home users, keep system updated, make regular backups, stay away from cracked software and you're pretty much good. Perhaps tinker with DNS, Quad9 being my choice but YMMV.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 pro
OS
Win 11 pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
TraderGary said:
Kaspersky headquarters is in Moscow, and they have connections with the Russian Military. The US Government has banned the use of Kaspersky software citing ties to the Russian government and espionage attempts.
Click to expand...
I read somewhere that Kaspersky did move most of the important operations to Switzerland,
yet, it is a personal decision as to which security you prefer.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 23H2Intel i7-7700k16 GBIntel 630 onboard
OS
Windows 11 23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Assembled
CPU
Intel i7-7700k
Motherboard
Asrock Z270 Taichi
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel 630 onboard
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Benq 1080p
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
NVMe, SSD and HDD
Case
Cooler Master
Keyboard
Asus wireless
Mouse
Asus Wireless
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Browser
Chrome, Edge, Arc
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Here are PC magazine's Picks:
www.pcmag.com

Antivirus Reviews and Lab Tests

Looking for expert, lab-tested reviews on the latest Antivirus? PCMag's experts have you covered.
www.pcmag.com www.pcmag.com

You decide.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G712GBIntel iris XE
OS
Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pravilion 15t-eg000 [2022]
CPU
Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G7
Memory
12GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel iris XE
Sound Card
Realtech
Monitor(s) Displays
15" BrightView Touch Screen
Screen Resolution
1980X1080
Hard Drives
512 SSD
Case
Silver Plastic
Keyboard
Backlit
Mouse
Logitech M325
Internet Speed
100 Mbps - AT&T
Browser
Microsoft Edge + Bing
Antivirus
MS Security/Defender
Other Info
Canon TR-8520
JBL Headphone E45BT
Sony DVD Player/Writer
teeter said:
Here are PC magazine's Picks:
www.pcmag.com

Antivirus Reviews and Lab Tests

Looking for expert, lab-tested reviews on the latest Antivirus? PCMag's experts have you covered.
www.pcmag.com www.pcmag.com

You decide.
Click to expand...

Is it possible that PC Mag, being advertiser supported, might be predisposed to promote advertiser's products? (Asking for a friend.)
 
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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/sIntel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 16 DA16260
    CPU
    Intel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H
    Memory
    64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" 3.2K Tandem OLED Infinity Edge
    Screen Resolution
    3200 x 2000 16:10 236 PPI
    Hard Drives
    1 Terabyte M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    NPU delivering 67 TOPS
    Microsoft 365 subscription
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft Sysinternals Suite
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
    Dell Support Assist
    Dell Command | Update
    Macrium Reflect X subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NP...32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/sIntegrated Adreno GPU
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Snapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Adreno GPU
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.8″ PixelSense Flow touchscreen 120 Hz 600 NIT
    Screen Resolution
    2304 × 1536 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 subscription (Office)
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2026
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Microsoft Sysinternals
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
TraderGary said:
Is it possible that PC Mag, being advertiser supported, might be predisposed to promote advertiser's products? (Asking for a friend.)
Click to expand...
Sure, anything is possible. There are other websites with their Anti-Virus ratings to select from too. You decide.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G712GBIntel iris XE
OS
Win 11 Home, 25H2 26200.8117
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pravilion 15t-eg000 [2022]
CPU
Intel 11th Gen, i5-1135G7
Memory
12GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel iris XE
Sound Card
Realtech
Monitor(s) Displays
15" BrightView Touch Screen
Screen Resolution
1980X1080
Hard Drives
512 SSD
Case
Silver Plastic
Keyboard
Backlit
Mouse
Logitech M325
Internet Speed
100 Mbps - AT&T
Browser
Microsoft Edge + Bing
Antivirus
MS Security/Defender
Other Info
Canon TR-8520
JBL Headphone E45BT
Sony DVD Player/Writer
teeter said:
Sure, anything is possible. There are other websites with their Anti-Virus ratings to select from too. You decide.
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Thanks! I've made my choice. I see you have too! :cool:
 

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"Best Antivirus is between the two ears"
Somebody said that, anyway, if you are a normal windows user Defender is enough.
But if you are one of those who visits all the dubious sites, experiments with a variety of programs, installing/uninstalling, probably you need an additional safety program. Saving important files to another disk or the cloud and frequent imaging and keeping will be useful.
 

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Windows 11 23H2
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Assembled
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Intel i7-7700k
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Asrock Z270 Taichi
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16 GB
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Intel 630 onboard
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Onboard
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Benq 1080p
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1920*1080
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NVMe, SSD and HDD
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Cooler Master
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Asus wireless
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Asus Wireless
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75 Mbps
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Chrome, Edge, Arc
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Windows Defender
cineman195 said:
"Best Antivirus is between the two ears"
Somebody said that, anyway, if you are a normal windows user Defender is enough.
But if you are one of those who visits all the dubious sites, experiments with a variety of programs, installing/uninstalling, probably you need an additional safety program. Saving important files to another disk or the cloud and frequent imaging and keeping will be useful.
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I would amend that to "If you are an intelligent Windows user, Defender is all you need".
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/sIntel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 16 DA16260
    CPU
    Intel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H
    Memory
    64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" 3.2K Tandem OLED Infinity Edge
    Screen Resolution
    3200 x 2000 16:10 236 PPI
    Hard Drives
    1 Terabyte M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    NPU delivering 67 TOPS
    Microsoft 365 subscription
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft Sysinternals Suite
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
    Dell Support Assist
    Dell Command | Update
    Macrium Reflect X subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NP...32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/sIntegrated Adreno GPU
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Snapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Adreno GPU
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.8″ PixelSense Flow touchscreen 120 Hz 600 NIT
    Screen Resolution
    2304 × 1536 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 subscription (Office)
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2026
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Microsoft Sysinternals
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
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