(Modified:
2026-06-29)
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SimeonOnSecurity— 3 min read
Master operating systems for the CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Core 2 exam. Learn OS types, installations, Windows editions, tools, command line, settings, networking, macOS, and Linux.
(Modified:
2026-06-29)
— Written by
SimeonOnSecurity— 7 min read
A comprehensive CompTIA A+ study course covering all exam objectives for the 220-1201 Core 1 and 220-1202 Core 2 exams. Learn hardware, networking, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting.
(Modified:
2026-06-29)
— Written by
SimeonOnSecurity— 17 min read
Master Ansible in 2026 with this comprehensive beginner’s guide covering installation, playbooks, roles, best practices, real-world examples, and comparison with Terraform, Puppet, and Chef for IT infrastructure automation.
This article provides a list of recommended anti-virus products for home and business use, as ranked by SimeonOnSecurity. The rankings are based on professional opinion and testing against malicious samples, and only cover anti-virus capabilities, detection, user experience, and performance. Windows users can choose from both paid and free options, while Linux and MacOS users have limited options, with paid options only available for Linux. Note that AV is not required on Linux or MacOS and using any VPN or password manager provided with the AV suite is not recommended. The article also provides recommendations for VPN providers. Business use recommendations are currently being worked on.