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Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 12, 2022 | Dec. 29, 2023 | Dec. 30, 2022
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired |  | $ 0 | $ 6,547
Net decrease to goodwill |  | 14 |
Avast plc |  |  |
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | $ 8,688 |  |
Net decrease to goodwill |  | 14 |
Decrease in long term deferred tax liabilities |  | $ 14 |

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