Paid antivirus? Windows Defender? Let’s break it down for you

[Windows Central]

Antivirus software options that keep your digital world safe have been around nearly as long as the viruses that warrant their use. As such, they stick to the older model of pay-to-own, which can leave you out of pocket for the privilege of simply being safe online. That's changing as a new wave of protections start to offer similarly high-level safety without the usual costs you'd expect from paid-for antivirus software. Enter Windows Defender, aka Microsoft Defender.

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