About mygurd
An independent publication explaining technology and digital security in plain language.
Our Mission
mygurd is an independent technology education publication. We write explanatory articles about cybersecurity, privacy, Windows security, and the wider consumer security software market, aimed at readers who want to understand how these systems actually work — not just be told what to buy.
We deliberately look beyond the handful of household-name security brands that dominate most comparison articles, covering browser-focused tools and smaller full-suite vendors alongside the familiar names, always evaluated on the same criteria.
What mygurd Is
- An independent editorial publication covering technology, cybersecurity, and online safety topics
- A source of plain-language explainers written for general readers, not IT professionals
- A publication that discusses security software categories and comparison criteria for educational purposes
What mygurd Is Not
- mygurd does not sell antivirus software or any security product
- mygurd does not distribute software or provide software downloads
- mygurd does not provide technical support, remote computer access, or computer repair services
- mygurd does not sell subscriptions, provide license keys, or handle software activation
- mygurd is not an official or authorized support provider for any software company
If you arrived here looking for technical support with a specific product, or to purchase or activate security software, we're not able to help directly — we'd recommend contacting the software vendor through their official website instead.
Independence and Affiliation
mygurd is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Guardio, Emsisoft, F-Secure, G DATA, Vipre, ZoneAlarm, Check Point, Sophos, or any other software company mentioned in our articles, unless an article explicitly states otherwise. All product names, logos, and brands referenced on this site are trademarks of their respective owners, and any reference to them is for identification and educational comparison purposes only.
How We Approach Comparison Content
When we write about specific security products — including our antivirus comparison guide, which covers Guardio and several smaller vendors alongside Microsoft Defender — the goal is to explain the criteria that differentiate products and help readers evaluate options themselves, not to declare a single "winner." We do not accept payment from software vendors to influence article content or rankings, and our articles do not contain affiliate links, software download links, or purchase buttons. See our Editorial Policy for more.
Corrections and Feedback
We take factual accuracy seriously. If you find an error in an article, please see our Corrections Policy for how to report it, or reach us directly through our Contact page.