Kaspersky Internet Security 2013: Good protection, advanced settings (minus...
Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 ($60 for one year and three PCs, as of 12/19/12) is a solid antimalware suite that provides admirable protection and an excellent settings interface. This program looks...
View ArticleThe best social networks for private people
Social networking and privacy do not go hand-in-hand. After all, the key to a good social networking experience is sharing, and the key to good sharing is...lack of discrimination.
View ArticleMcAfee LiveSafe: Blanket security protects PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and the...
Antivirus programs used to be simple: They protected your PC from malware, viruses, and suspicious Internet sites, and that was that. But now we're using multiple devices--often interchangeably--and...
View ArticleAvast Internet Security (2014): short on security
Avast is a company perhaps best known for its free antivirus software. But paying for Avast Internet Security 2014 ($40 for one year of protection on one PC) will get you such premium features as a...
View ArticleF-Secure Internet Security 2014: bulletproof protection, bad user interface
Looking for ironclad protection? F-Secure Internet Security 2014 ($80 for the "lifetime" of your PC--up to seven years) is bulletproof, ranking among the best performers in AV-Test's protection...
View ArticleAVG Internet Security 2014: a decent, lightweight antivirus suite
AVG Internet Security 2014 ($55 for one year of protection on one computer) is a decent security suite that gives adequate protection and adds little weight to your system. In our real-world testing...
View ArticleVIPRE Internet Security 2014: Adequate protection, interface needs a makeover
The name Vipre Internet Security 2014 sounds impressive. But this security suite ($50 for two years of protection on one PC) offers merely adequate protection, and its interface needs a makeover.
View ArticleMcAfee Internet Security 2014: Intuitive interface, decent protection
McAfee Internet Security 2014 ($56 for one year of protection on up to three PCs) offers adequate protection and an intuitive interface. The installation process can be a chore, and finding specific...
View ArticleNorton Internet Security 2014: Polished security suite with excellent protection
Norton Internet Security 2014 ($80 for one year of protection on up to three PCs) looks great--and it offers excellent protection against all threats. Internet Security 2014 also provides mobile...
View ArticleKaspersky Internet Security 2014: An all-around performer
The best security suites are the ones you never notice, because they work silently in the background. But when you want to dig into the settings, you'll appreciate dealing with a well-designed user...
View ArticleSecurity showdown 2014: And the winner is ...
Free programs will take you only so far in protecting against viruses, malware, ransomware, especially now that phones and tablets are as commonly targeted as PCs. Many suites promise to protect you,...
View ArticleBitdefender Small Office Security: Business-ready protection for IT amateurs
Small business owners often believe their companies are immune to cybercrime. After all, why would criminals bother with guppies when they can net a whale, right? Wrong. Hackers are increasingly...
View ArticleZoneAlarm Extreme Security: antivirus that lives up to its name
Chances are, when you need a security suite you first look to the big players: Symantec, Kaspersky, McAfee, or Trend Micro. But Check Point's ZoneAlarm Extreme Security is a full suite that offers...
View ArticleAshampoo Anti-Virus 2014: Strong, but high-maintenance, security
Ashampoo's slogan is "We Make Software!"--and they mean it. The German software company is best known for its wealth of PC tune-up tools, which include a Windows optimizer, a registry cleaner, and an...
View ArticleBitdefender Internet Security 2015: Solid, low-maintenance PC protection
Historically, Bitdefender has ranked as one of the best performing antivirus programs, and its Internet Security 2015 security suite ($60 for one year of protection on one PC) keeps it near the top of...
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