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Posted on October 25, 2020 at 21:00 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

BEST UTILITIES

By Deanna McElveen

You might see a doctor for something simple, but it’s likely she will also check your general health.

So, too, we never let a computer leave our store without a thorough check for malware: rootkits, Trojans, viruses, spyware, bots, worms, ransomware, keyloggers, crimeware, and so on.

In past newsletters, various contributors have recommended that you not rely wholly on just one anti-malware utility. Fortunately, there are many good, free products to choose from.

Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.42.0 (2020-10-26).

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