anti-malware

A Corgi in an office setting looking at a Windows PC with the Windows Security scan options on the PC's screen.

How Do I Run a Full Scan Using Windows Defender?

If you’re worried your computer might have malware, running a full scan with Windows Security is one of the best ways to check. I’ll walk you through updating, launching, and completing a full scan, plus explain why it’s not a guaranteed fix on its own.

A Corgi using a magnifying glass looking at "TrustMe.exe" on a Windows computer screen.

How Can I Tell If a Download Is Safe?

How do you know that download you want is safe? Before you run it, I’ll show you how to scan it, when to trust the results, and the simple habits that keep malware off your machine for good.

A Corgi holding a giant magnifying glass passing over a computer screen, revealing tiny hidden critters scurrying away.

How Do I Remove Malware from Windows?

I’ll walk you through the steps to clean an infected computer, from backups and full scans to the one method guaranteed to work… plus how to avoid the whole mess next time.

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Tip of the Day: Your Anti-malware Tool Will Fail

Best Choice!

What’s the Best Anti-Malware Tool to Keep Me Safe?

Over the years, your choices when it comes to anti-malware tools have become simpler, yet frustratingly imprecise.