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Why are we even messing with anything other than WD these days?
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<blockquote data-quote="oldschool" data-source="post: 821275" data-attributes="member: 71262"><p>I agree, even for non-testers like me.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Actually, much of the protection comes from the cloud, which is why by default it does <em>not </em>update signatures often. Its other default settings are what make it seem weak, e.g. 10 sec timeout period for cloud check vs. 60 sec. And Smartscreen is quite powerful, especially when implemented across the entire OS (forced Smartscreen). Testing in the Hub gives only the snapshot view under extreme conditions vs. everyday usage for the average user. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I agree. I am that way with Google, FB & Twitter, etc. Watch as WD continues to develop how other companies respond, for example AVG Free now has several privacy opt-outs. These companies may be greedy and make stupid moves but at the end they are market-driven and respond to market forces. WD is one such force. I even go as far as saying AVG Free is one secret surprise offering from Avast, maybe a response to recent events.</p><p></p><p>Edit: I might also add that the quest for privacy on the web is a tenuous endeavor at best. However, this is a touchy subject so I'll leave it at that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oldschool, post: 821275, member: 71262"] I agree, even for non-testers like me. Actually, much of the protection comes from the cloud, which is why by default it does [I]not [/I]update signatures often. Its other default settings are what make it seem weak, e.g. 10 sec timeout period for cloud check vs. 60 sec. And Smartscreen is quite powerful, especially when implemented across the entire OS (forced Smartscreen). Testing in the Hub gives only the snapshot view under extreme conditions vs. everyday usage for the average user. I agree. I am that way with Google, FB & Twitter, etc. Watch as WD continues to develop how other companies respond, for example AVG Free now has several privacy opt-outs. These companies may be greedy and make stupid moves but at the end they are market-driven and respond to market forces. WD is one such force. I even go as far as saying AVG Free is one secret surprise offering from Avast, maybe a response to recent events. Edit: I might also add that the quest for privacy on the web is a tenuous endeavor at best. However, this is a touchy subject so I'll leave it at that. [/QUOTE]
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