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Malwarebytes Browser Guard

By: Grant

On: March 15, 2020

In: Apps for Windows

Malwarebytes has a browser extension to help fight malware, called Browser Guard. Here’s how to install it.Read More →

Malicious Software Removal Tool – How to manually run it

By: Grant

On: February 19, 2020

In: Apps for Windows

How to manually download and use the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. A lesser-known extra security app by Microsoft.Read More →

Windows 10 Maintenance

By: Grant

On: February 19, 2020

In: Windows 10 Tips

If you’re curious about Windows 10 maintenance, here are some Windows 10 maintenance tips using only Windows 10’s built-in maintenance tools (and Microsoft Edge extensions).Read More →

Free Security Apps for Windows – The more popular ones

By: Grant

On: January 30, 2020

In: Apps for Windows

If you’re happy to settle for a free security app, this page introduces the more popular free security apps for Windows.Read More →

Second Opinion Anti-Malware Apps – The main contenders

By: Grant

On: January 26, 2020

In: Apps for Windows

These second opinion anti-malware apps are either designed to be run alongside your main security app or just occasionally – to further check your system.Read More →

Microsoft Safety Scanner

By: Grant

On: January 25, 2020

In: Apps for Windows

Microsoft has another lesser-known security checker called Microsoft Safety Scanner. Here’s how to download and use it right now.Read More →

Computer Maintenance

By: Grant

On: January 20, 2020

In: More stuff

If your computer or Windows device is starting to feel slow, busy, or unresponsive, try following the computer maintenance tips on this page.Read More →