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DianeLEA's avatar
DianeLEA
Follower
May 10, 2025

Armor and Bitdefender Total secrity

Do I need both programs to keep my tablets, phones and computers safe.

2 Replies

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    It is up to you. No one can answer that question for you.

    If you believe the marketing spiel then the world will come to en and if you don't use these tools. They just want your money.

     

    Many of us find them intrusive and unnecessary. We keep our software and systems up to date. We don't do stupid things on line.

     

     

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    the only security I use is Pihole (ad blocking), the built in windows stuff, and some common sense. I'm sure when my kids get older and "know everything", I'll be installing more stuff but a lot can be done with the free stuff out there and some education on what not to click on