malware detection

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.

Why Don’t Anti-Malware Tools Work Better?

Ever wonder why your antivirus program didn’t catch that virus? It’s not broken. Security is a race, and the bad guys are usually ahead. Learn why security tools can’t stop everything, what that means for you, and the most important step you can take to stay safe.

A laptop glowing with a big red exclamation mark on the screen, while a worried person hovers nearby, coffee cup in hand.

I Opened Something I Shouldn’t Have — Now What?

Accidentally run or opened something suspicious? We’ve all done it. I’ll walk you through the options from scans to resets, and consider what to learn from the experience.

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 simple habits that keep you safer online, and what to do if something slips through.