I have been computer free for probably 15ish years until I recently bought and set up a RPi4 with Linux. It’s been fun but I’m not really a super user so I’m looking to back to Windows as my main OS.

  1. is antivirus a necessity? I will be gaming and streaming on my new setup.

If yes then

  1. what are some ideal options? Paid or free.

Thanks for your responses in advance.

  • K0W4L5K1@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    44·
    9 months ago

    Depending on your Linux OS there are a few good free options but look up firewalld. I think it’s the best free Linux firewall, pretty much the Linux Windows defender but obviously better. Sorry no one actually read your post and just recommended Windows defender lol

      • K0W4L5K1@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        51·
        9 months ago

        Haha honestly I reread it after and was like oh fuck me but leaving it cause shit happens sorry other people

    • K0W4L5K1@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      31·
      9 months ago

      Also I would stick with Linux you don’t need to be a super user to get a good healthy setup that works well

      • spacecowboy@sh.itjust.worksOP
        1·
        9 months ago

        Yeah I’m going to run VM because I do enjoy working via the terminal, and I quite like the “hands on” feeling of Linux. I think some of my woes are just due to the fact I’m using a SBC as my main computer.