Avira Prime review: more expensive than it’s worth

Avira Prime review: more expensive than it’s worth

“Avira Internet Security and Avira Prime work just fine, but are priced too high for what they are.” Pros Good malware protection record Offers a monthly antivirus plan Includes a VPN Includes a password manager Cons Live chat availability is quite limited Free version lacks browser protection Monthly plans are expensive Renewing the annual plan … Read more

AVG antivirus review: a problematic paid tier

AVG antivirus review: a problematic paid tier

“While AVG has a solid free tier, the Ultimate paid version has some issues.” Pros Good malware protection record Bargain prices for the first year Many plans support 10 devices Good phone support Cons Anti-tracking glitched Live chat wasn’t available Big price increases on renewal Poor privacy history After the recent massive CrowdStrike outage, it’s … Read more

Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software

Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software

Avast One Gold MSRP $83.88 “Avast One has easy-to-use free and paid versions that offer impressive protection.” Pros Good malware protection record User-friendly app Customizable plans 24/7 live support Free app includes a VPN Cons Big price increases on renewal Poor privacy history Cybersecurity isn’t the most enjoyable aspect of technology, but Avast might be … Read more

McAfee vs. Norton: which popular antivirus software is best?

McAfee vs. Norton: which popular antivirus software is best?

McAfee and Norton are among the best antivirus software solutions. Since they share similar features and pricing, it can be hard to know which to pick to keep your computer safe from the ongoing threat from hackers. I recently reviewed Norton 360 Deluxe and McAfee+ Premium antivirus, so I can share some insights about ease-of-use, … Read more

McAfee+ Premium review: Is it worth it?

McAfee+ Premium review: Is it worth it?

McAfee+ Premium MSRP $49.99 “McAfee+ Premium antivirus software offers solid malware protection for an unlimited number of devices at a low starting cost.” Pros Good malware protection record Bargain prices for the first year Affordable unlimited device plans Lots of features Cons Big price increase on renewal Shares data with third-party advertisers No free version … Read more

Malwarebytes for Windows review: an easy antivirus upgrade

Malwarebytes for Windows review: an easy antivirus upgrade

Malwarebytes Premium MSRP $45.00 “Malwarebytes is quick and easy to set up, and is known to catch security problems that Microsoft Defender misses.” Pros Good free antivirus scanner Low-cost real-time protection plans Quick and friendly support Easy setup Cons VPN costs extra Didn’t get a perfect AV-Test protection score In 2024, most people will need … Read more