DISH launches OnTech Smart Services, a new direct-to-consumer smart home solutions brand

[comfortably_numb]

I used and recommended ESET for years and was always happy with it. Since Windows 10 came along with Windows Defender now being so robust I see no need for a third party anti virus anymore. Besides that Windows doesn't seem to like third party AV software much anymore either.

I would still recommend a third party anti-virus and malware suite for a corporate environment, though

I don't have any issues with ESET + Windows 10 Professional

 

[navychop]

Why do you care if they are "doing it around you". Do you think someone is going to make you buy it?

Because neighbors would come to ME with any complaints.


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[JSheridan]

I would still recommend a third party anti-virus and malware suite for a corporate environment, though

I don't have any issues with ESET + Windows 10 Professional

I use Windows 10 Pro as well and it seems that every time there's an update or problem the first thing they tell you is to remove all third party AV software.

 

[JSheridan]

I've seen Norton and MacAfee expand from useful little programs years ago to huge bloatware borg like things that bog down almost any computer. IMHO they're worse than useless.

 

[comfortably_numb]

I've seen Norton and MacAfee expand from useful little programs years ago to huge bloatware borg like things that bog down almost any computer. IMHO they're worse than useless.

Agreed.

As of right now, I have not run into the issue of Windows asking to remove third-party AV software after updates.

 

[JSheridan]

Agreed.

As of right now, I have not run into the issue of Windows asking to remove third-party AV software after updates.

Before updates. Just take a look at tenforums.com at some of the threads of folks having trouble getting the 1903 update.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Before updates. Just take a look at tenforums.com at some of the threads of folks having trouble getting the 1903 update.

Have yet to see that in our environment, either. Guess I'm just lucky

 

[Bobby]

Because neighbors would come to ME with any complaints.


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Oh, how I know that feeling! It's a bitch being the neighborhood tech nerd....

 

[comfortably_numb]

Oh, how I know that feeling! It's a bitch being the neighborhood tech nerd....

Indeed. My next door neighbor is a 23-year-old young lady who always has technical issues. Doesn't even offer me a beer or anything for helping her!

 

[ncted]

I would still recommend a third party anti-virus and malware suite for a corporate environment, though

I don't have any issues with ESET + Windows 10 Professional

Yeah, my company uses Crowdstrike. It has caught some interesting things that Windows Defender did not.

 

[joewhite57]

I’ve used both Norton and Macafee. Both make me feel like two out of four cores shut down. Always went back to defender and scan occasionally with malware bytes free version.

 

[JSheridan]

I’ve used both Norton and Macafee. Both make me feel like two out of four cores shut down. Always went back to defender and scan occasionally with malware bytes free version.

Exactly!!!

 

[HipKat]

I want a service provider/tech who is trained with a specific skillset, not a company trying to side hustle by cross-training satellite techs to do home networking and IT. Not saying you couldn't do it well, HipKat but I haven't met a Dish tech yet who knows much about networking.

On-tech isn't Satellite techs side hustling anyone. The Vans will say On-Tech as will the uniforms. I agree with you about the actual Geek Squad being undertrained kids, but everything Ontech is doing at this point is things we already do. NExt, Ring, Mesh Systems, etc.

 

[HipKat]

My one experience with Dish Protect Smart Services was handled very well. I asked if Webroot would work well with Norton on my computers. He answered immediately and said they coexist well. I then installed Webroot since it was provided as part of the Dish Protect Gold and it has worked fine.
The Dish Tech Advisor app on my phone has a bunch of articles that are pretty simplistic. Such as “How to connect your Smart TV to internet” , “Using ICloud Keychain to remember your Passwords” , “An easier way to share your location” , etc.
For some people those articles may be helpful. Keep in mind that SatelliteGuys users tend to be more tech savvy.


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Norton??? Yuk!! Double Yuk, actually.

 

[HipKat]

I used and recommended ESET for years and was always happy with it. Since Windows 10 came along with Windows Defender now being so robust I see no need for a third party anti virus anymore. Besides that Windows doesn't seem to like third party AV software much anymore either.

Windows Defender is all I use anymore, with MB Pro, although I'm going to go 100% VPN, as soon as I figure out which is the best one with the best options for me

 

[HipKat]

Before updates. Just take a look at tenforums.com at some of the threads of folks having trouble getting the 1903 update.

Sorry for the multi-posts and getting off topic...

I did 1093 this weekend. I like it. Watching the walk through video, there's a lot of good things under the hood, like separating search form Cortana and enhancing it to include more and better results form the internet

 

[JSheridan]

Sorry for the multi-posts and getting off topic...

I did 1093 this weekend. I like it. Watching the walk through video, there's a lot of good things under the hood, like separating search form Cortana and enhancing it to include more and better results form the internet

Yea, I got 1903 last month and it's been good for me too.

I see some of the horror stories about it at tenforums.com and it's scary though.

 

[omeletpants]

Because neighbors would come to ME with any complaints.


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And you think it's your job to fix everyone's issues? Get over yourself.

 

[comfortably_numb]

And you think it's your job to fix everyone's issues? Get over yourself.

 

[Bobby]

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^^^^ I want to triple like that one! Some folks don't understand what a good neighbor is, or perhaps it's a what's in for me attitude....