anti-malware

A close up of a Corgi examining a Windows PC's screen with a magnifying glass. Seen through that is the word "No Malware Guarantee!" with the international "no" symbol across it.

How Do I Make Sure I Don’t Have Malware?

The hard truth is that you can never fully prove your computer is malware free… but you can still stack the odds in your favor. I’ll discuss why, the habits that keep you safer online, and what to do if something slips through.

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How Often Should I Scan My Computer for Malware?

Find out when a manual scan makes sense, and how often you should run one for peace of mind.

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

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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.