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Tyler Cross
Tyler is a former writer at SafetyDetectives with a passion for researching all things tech and cybersecurity. Prior to joining the SafetyDetectives team, he worked with cybersecurity products hands-on for more than five years, including password managers, antiviruses, and VPNs and learned everything about their use cases and function. Outside of work, he enjoys studying history, researching investment opportunities, writing novels, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends.
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A quality antivirus can help remove any threat, including viruses, from your Chromebook. While Chromebooks rarely get viruses thanks to their unique configuration, there are still threats that can slip past the defenses built...
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Temporarily disabling an antivirus like Avast can be harmful if done improperly. You have to make sure you’re doing it safely — otherwise, you can leave yourself vulnerable to viruses or interrupt ongoing programs in ways that...
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