Checking for the presence of viruses and malware on your PC is essential, and it is for at least two reasons: the first is undoubtedly the security of your personal data; the second, however, has to do with the autonomy of your laptop. If you don’t know it, malicious software that “live” inside a PC to “feed itself” consumes huge amounts of energy and that’s why battery life anomalies should sound like an alarm bell.
How can you intercept and possibly eliminate viruses that may be lurking on your PC? Simple: by installing a good antivirus (whether free or paid), keeping it constantly updated and performing regular scans with it.