Security products are designed for users who plan to set them and forget them, but for best results you should check in on them from time to time.
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Is Your Security Software Even Working? Here's How to Check
You've installed antivirus, a VPN, and other security software on your PC, phone, and tablet, but how do you know if it's actually doing anything to keep you safe? We've got a dozen tips to help you perform your own security checkup, plus we've rounded up all the very best software and services to keep you (and your data) protected.
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