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Computer Security (Like Norton)

SandGirl — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:28:29 GMT

Norton is 115.00 per year. I am not tech savvy but would like to know, what else can I use that is more of a one time expense so I don't have to pay this 115 a year on a fixed income. Thank you for any help you can provide.

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Venezia — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:38:08 GMT

@SandGirl - We've had Norton on our electronic devices for years now. And just yesterday I had to use it to do a full-system scan to find and remove a malware threat. (Like an idiot, I clicked on a link in an email supposedly from an acquaintance. Supposed to be photos - only problem? That person's account had been hacked.)

If you get Norton through their website it's ridiculously expensive. But we buy it from places like BJs, Sam's or even places like Walmart and Best Buy, you can get it for a lot less. The price depends on how many devices you want to protect, but usually around $30.

You just have to install it. It will sign you up for auto renewals, but I always cancel that and contact them, when it's ready to be renewed, because they will match a price you find elsewhere.

You get an email ahead of time telling you when renewal is due.

Believe me, I was very glad I had it yesterday, when I realized what I'd done.

ETA: Just a thought - if you want to buy direct from Norton (they download it to your machine), you can always do a chat with them, tell them the price you've found elsewhere. Can't hurt.

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SandGirl — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:38:59 GMT

I did not know this. I will check it out, I wonder if Costco has it. Can you purchase online or do you have to go to the actual store?

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Venezia — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:44:55 GMT

@SandGirl - I just looked at various sites for Norton 360 and it looks like it's all digital delivery now, so it should be easy to install.

You do have to pay a yearly fee to renew, but for us, it's worth it. Just don't pay Norton's inflated prices!

*** I'm looking at Best Buy and you can buy online. I think every retailer sells online.

Looking at Costco they don't sell it.

Two years ago, I waited for Norton's Black Friday deal and got two years for $100. I figured that was a reasonable deal as we have the "10 devices" version.

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SandGirl — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:46:23 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
@SandGirl - I just looked at various sites for Norton 360 and it looks like it's all digital delivery now, so it should be easy to install.

You do have to pay a yearly fee to renew, but for us, it's worth it. Just don't pay Norton's inflated prices!

*** I'm looking at Best Buy and you can buy online. I think every retailer sells online.

Looking at Costco they don't sell it.

Two years ago, I waited for Norton's Black Friday deal and got two years for $100. I figured that was a reasonable deal as we have the "10 devices" version.

@Venezia THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Why didn't I know this Grrrr I see Costco has McAfee for 21.99 on sale right now. I am going to contact Norton Cust. service and tell them what I found and if they can't match then I will cancel. I love these boards, I have learned so much. I am sincerly grateful for your help and your time!!!

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Venezia — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:47:45 GMT

Just make sure, when you call them, that you have a specific retailer and price to quote them. They will check it out.

Good luck and let me know how you get on!

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Venezia — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:49:00 GMT

@SandGirl - Have you already signed up and paid the $115? You only have a short time to get them to refund the difference (if they still do that).

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SandGirl — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:56:03 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
@SandGirl - Have you already signed up and paid the $115? You only have a short time to get them to refund the difference (if they still do that).

It just automatically renews, it just renewed in January. I will call them and see if anything can be done, it's worth a try. All these prices are getting out of hand!! I just canceleld my Ring Cam as well, no more recording just the "live". Its all just becoming too much.

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Venezia — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:58:30 GMT

Definitely call them. I think you have 30 days.

Check Walmart's price or somewhere similar.

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on the bay — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:55:23 GMT

@SandGirl,

I'm not sure if you would want this but a chromebook has built in security. You no longer have to worry about buying expensive security from Norton, McAfee etc.

They almost do everything a regular computer does and cost less than $200. I've had one for the past 10 or 15 years and love it.

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Nuttmeg — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:22:52 GMT

@SandGirl wrote:
Norton is 115.00 per year. I am not tech savvy but would like to know, what else can I use that is more of a one time expense so I don't have to pay this 115 a year on a fixed income. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Malwarebytes.com has a standard Anti-virus and malware protection package for lower price than Norton.

There is a summary of most Anti-virus software plans posted on Wikipedia.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:31:06 GMT

We use Windows Defender which comes with Windows free.

We also have Malwarebytes. When we started using it it was free. They had a $25 lifetime deal we signed up for. I'm so glad we signed up or we would be paying what they charge today. After the $25 free Lifetime deal ended they started charging $25 per month instead of it being free.

So far we still have the lifetime deal so don't have to pay.

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yyladybugyy — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 23:53:16 GMT

Check with your Internet provider as most provide Virus software for free. It is part of their service.

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beach-mom — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:08:56 GMT

@yyladybugyy wrote:
Check with your Internet provider as most provide Virus software for free. It is part of their service.

We have Norton through Xfinity. I'm kind of disgusted with them right now because of their rising prices, but I do like having that security.

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SandGirl — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:33:23 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
@SandGirl,
I'm not sure if you would want this but a chromebook has built in security. You no longer have to worry about buying expensive security from Norton, McAfee etc.
They almost do everything a regular computer does and cost less than $200. I've had one for the past 10 or 15 years and love it.

@on the bay THANK YOU, I may have to look into this. Great suggestion!!

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SandGirl — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:34:36 GMT

@yyladybugyy wrote:
Check with your Internet provider as most provide Virus software for free. It is part of their service.

I use Xfinity, I don't think they have Virus protection and if they did I am sure they would charge, their rates are ridiculous as it is.

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SandGirl — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:35:29 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
I have used AVG for YEARS. There is a free version. It's what I use. Also, I don't visit sites that tend to have viruses. Nortons can be a resource hog and slow down your machine.

@monicakm What is AVG? Where do I find it?

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ECBG — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:44:13 GMT

@SandGirl wrote:
Norton is 115.00 per year. I am not tech savvy but would like to know, what else can I use that is more of a one time expense so I don't have to pay this 115 a year on a fixed income. Thank you for any help you can provide.

@SandGirl

I'm sorry, but I don't know the cost. We left Norton Anti Virus a long time ago.

DH just retired from being the area's top computer company. His degrees are physics and chemistry. He gets doctors out of the ransom viruses, around a few years ago.

All of his doctors and we use Malware bites. Malware will stop you in your tracks if you run into an infected address.

If you shop or do banking though your computer, I would strongly caution you; your safety is compromised without Malware.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:46:57 GMT

I got tired of the whole virus thing so a couple of years ago I bought an apple iMac. It's nice to not have to deal with that anymore.

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SandGirl — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:53:48 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@SandGirl wrote:
Norton is 115.00 per year. I am not tech savvy but would like to know, what else can I use that is more of a one time expense so I don't have to pay this 115 a year on a fixed income. Thank you for any help you can provide.
@SandGirl

I'm sorry, but I don't know the cost. We left Norton Anti Virus a long time ago.
DH just retired from being the area's top computer company. His degrees are physics and chemistry. He gets doctors out of the ransom viruses, around a few years ago.

All of his doctors and we use Malware bites. Malware will stop you in your tracks if you run into an infected address.

If you shop or do banking though your computer, I would strongly caution you; your safety is compromised without Malware.

@ECBG I wish I knew more about this stuff. What do I need to get for Malware bites? Where do I look for it and/or purchase it? Thank you for your help!