Antivirus software offers digital protection and defends against malware. But it can't shield you from everything.

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Unlike your built-in laptop antivirus protection, modern antivirus software doesn’t just protect you from dodgy downloads—it can keep the kids from looking at web pages they shouldn’t or make sure ...

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