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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Barry Collins

RARE PHOTOS: Is it worth paying for security software in 2023 - The Real Truth

Protecting your computer doesn’t have to cost anything

(Picture: Peter Byrne / PA)

Running a computer without any security software is like driving a car without brakes – you’re going to crash into something nasty eventually. This is why most people tend to pay for third-party apps that they believe will keep them safe.

The good news is that those days are largely over, no matter whether you run a Windows machine or own an Apple computer. It’s time to explore why you can now save the money that you would previously have invested in antivirus software for a PC and what the situation is for Macs or mobile devices.

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