Using antivirus software
In this course you’ll learn about antivirus protection for your devices, including Apple and Windows computers and Apple and Android mobile devices.
You’ll find out why it’s important to protect against viruses, what protection comes with your device, and how to get extra protection from an antivirus software suite.
Before you start, take some time to watch this video that explains what antivirus software is, and how it can benefit you and protect your computer and other devices.
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1
What exactly is antivirus software?
6 min
2
What antivirus protection comes with my device?
4 min
3
Free antivirus vs. paid: What do you get?
7 min
4
How to safely download and install antivirus apps
6 min
5
How to run a scan on a device or file
5 min
6
What to do if a virus is found?
7 min