Antivirus & Anti-Malware
Modern platforms ship competent protection. The third-party question is no longer 'which antivirus' but 'which posture' - and the independent labs exist so you never have to take marketing's word.
Do You Still Need Third-Party Antivirus? A Sober Read
What built-in protection covers now, what third-party products genuinely add, and how to read independent lab results without the fear marketing.