Antivirus?
Antivirus?
Yes, many people use them. For free options, I suggest exploring open-source alternatives. Avast works well but can slow down your PC—consider lighter alternatives if performance matters.
I strongly suggest choosing Bit Defender instead of other options like Malwarebytes. From what I understand, Malwarebytes doesn’t offer real-time defense unlike more comprehensive alternatives. Personally, I rely on a paid Bit Defender endpoint. The free version still delivers solid protection and is very lightweight in my opinion. I previously used Avast, but it was too demanding on system resources when I was playing games.
I installed Bit Defender but now launching Chrome feels slower after opening the app.
If you installed the browser extension, I recommend removing it. For me, the endpoint version is very minimal and I believe the free version works just as well, although I haven’t used it before. Here’s what it looks like. With this tool, I can run a complete virus scan without affecting my device while gaming or using apps.