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The YouTube video discusses the evolution and effectiveness of Windows security, specifically Windows Defender, within the Windows operating system. It compares Windows security to paid antiviruses like Norton, Bitdefender, and Total AV, noting the improvements in catching malware and ease of use within Windows Security. While Windows Security has shown improvement, it still lags behind industry standards in some aspects, suggesting combining it with other antiviruses for optimal protection. Additional features like VPNs, password managers, and parental controls are highlighted in other antiviruses. The video recommends considering alternative antivirus options for better threat detection and advocates for not completely abandoning Windows built-in security tools for enhanced protection.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses Windows Defender (Windows security) and its evolution from a free anti-spyware program to a built-in Security Suite. They highlight that Windows security is the free and updated built-in version of Windows Defender, while Microsoft Defender is a paid feature of the Microsoft 365 package with additional online protection features. The speaker mentions that Windows security integrates smoothly with other antivirus tools and acknowledges Windows Defender’s limitations based on independent testing, which showed lower offline threat detection rates. They suggest considering other antivirus options like Bitdefender, Norton Antivirus, or Total AV, which have better detection rates. In their own testing, Windows security caught only four out of 10 malware files placed on the device.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on Windows security testing and improvements. The built-in Windows security showed a significant improvement in catching malware compared to previous tests. It is not resource-intensive, with average CPU usage around 50%. Norton and total AV provide similar performance but Windows Security is a good choice. The setup is simple as it’s already in Windows OS. The UI is clean but lacks animations. The firewall and network protection are user-friendly now with toggle buttons. The provided information about threats detected is useful. Windows security offers customizable firewall protection. The troubleshooter is a handy tool for beginners. Other tools like device health options are available for security, including file encryption and reputation-based protection. Overall, it is recommended not to abandon Windows built-in security tools for improved protection.
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In this part of the video, the speaker recommends using Norton, Total AV, or Bit Defender as effective antiviruses to fend off online threats. These antiviruses not only stop malware but also offer additional features like VPNs, password managers, and parental controls. While Windows Security has improved, it still falls below industry standards. Combining Windows Security with Norton or Bit Defender is suggested for optimal protection. Discount links for the recommended antiviruses are provided, and viewers are encouraged to share their experiences with Windows Security. Subscribing for more content, including a full Norton review, is also mentioned.