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Beyond AVs, What YOU Can Do to Keep Your PC Safe

Defense in depth” is a concept in malware protection that enhances PC security by relying on many different strategies. A great deal of the defense is naturally embedded in your PC’s antivirus software, but much of it relies on other aspects of PC use, including your own computing habits.

Is Your AV Relying On a Single Engine?

As cyberattacks continue to become more sophisticated, it’s critical to ensure your antivirus/anti-malware solution provides your computer with the best fortification possible. Not all AVs are equally protective; here we examine one aspect of the very best solutions that you should be sure your AV has.

Adjust Windows Default Settings for a Faster Computer

Windows users may not be aware that their machines are configured by default to strike a balance between raw speed and power conservation. The result can lead to compromised system performance at times when you need more from your PC—and that is increasingly the case today given all the high-demand situations we find our computers in, from video streaming to networked online gaming, and everything in between.

Easily Install System Mechanic on Multiple PCs

System Mechanic offers a free Whole Home License® which entitles you to use the same service account for as many PCs in your household as you wish. Now System Mechanic has made it easier than ever to install the product on multiple computers.

Create Your Own PowerSense Modes

Variations of PowerSense™ Ultra Performance and Endurance modes are built into LiveBoost, suited specifically to editing, gaming, graphic design and other activities that demand different degrees of system speed and stamina.

Changing PowerSense Modes Manually

PowerSense modes trigger whenever you launch a trigger app such as a video editing program or gaming client. Occasionally you may wish to manually switch PowerSense modes without relying on a specific program to trigger the desired mode.

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