In order to understand the differences between antivirus and anti-malware software along with whether or not you should have both, you should consider the following:

1. Understand the definitions of antivirus and anti-malware software and why they are important
2. Assess the threats to your device
3. Understand the purpose of each piece of software and how they differ from one another
4. Consider what level of protection your device requires
5. Be aware of hardware and software issues that may occur
6. Choose the appropriate protection system for your device