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Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?

Summary by Engadget
Third-party antivirus tools bundle a lot of extras beyond the core protection you need, so in most cases, they're best ignored today.

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Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?

Third-party antivirus tools bundle a lot of extras beyond the core protection you need, so in most cases, they're best ignored today.

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Engadget broke the news in Fishers, United States on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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