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Bitdefender usually goes on sale too - check for coupon codes, don't pay full price. Plus you get like 5 devices with your license IIRC. Worth a shot
Oh it's paid... I would rather install Linux, I don't pay even for Windows.
if you're changing all your passwords and switching to Linux anyway consider using a free software local password manager like KeepassXC, I use it along with syncthing and it's great
And you got what you paid for, no?
I believe there is a free version as well but don’t think just because you’re installing Linux that you’re somehow safer.
There was just a package that was essentially socially engineered into by a hacker, who then had full access to everyone’s shit.
All because a GitHub author was pressured into letting them contribute to code. Mac/Apple are no different and starting to be more and more vulnerable as the “security by obscurity” wears off.
Free tools are fine and well, but that stuff is done for free. Including maintainence and everything else. In times like these, ain’t nobody got time for that anymore. People need to make a living and you will see degradation in the products thusly
I didn't downvote you, but I think you're assuming waaaay too much about OP's life circumstances. For al we know, he's an Argentinian teenage girl with an allowance, or a Vietnamese retired fisherman with no life savings.
Could be. However, the point stands, you’re gonna get what you pay for in the end. Not trying to be a dick ofc, but that’s the reality.
There are some well performing options that are free, but they are limited, and not too common imo
If anyone does have some good options, feel free to share as I may be unaware of them and think learning about them would be neat
Not sure if this is a good deal but I've bought a bunch of different things from this site and it's always legit.
Never heard of this site and would not recommend people plug in their cc details here. Use at your own risk.
Further, these sites often buy cracked codes from people and that just fuels corporate layoffs and really just hurts the people who put the time and energy into making good products that actually work well and outperform others (like BitDefender)
BD also has an excellent research lab who contributes to the intel community frequently, which benefits everyone
Just my 2c. I don’t mind paying for things that work as advertised and are priced fairly.
Hey whatever you think man. I've used them all the time and it's always good for me. Just trying to help somebody get a good deal.
Nbd, I know you were - was just pointing out potential harm that people may have otherwise not been aware of