I stopped paying for antivirus after I learned this about these 5 Windows Security features

For years, I thought that using third-party antivirus software was non-negotiable. I went back and forth a lot between paying for one and opting for the free version, hoping to find the perfect one for me. And while they did keep my device safe, they were very annoying! They sent multiple pop-ups and notifications throughout the day, slowed down my computer to a crawl during scheduled scans, and constantly wanted to upsell me on a different product.