A lot of time is spent looking at the best paid antivirus suites, but free antivirus solutions are worth discussion, too. After all, free versions are based on their paid counterparts. Good news ...

McAfee+ Premium’s excellent ‘unlimited device’ antivirus could make it a smart choice for anyone with lots of hardware to ...

Avira also offers a free antivirus software with more limited features. Avira allows users to protect their emails, scan removable devices, access a VPN capped at 500 MB per month, web protection ...

Whether you want extra security while using a public Wi-Fi network, or to get around geo-restrictions for your favorite streaming services, a free VPN can help you do it without having to pay a cent.

These updates often include what are called security patches to fix known vulnerabilities in programs. A software updater can be a great help here — something Avira Free Security includes as well.

Aside from its feature-rich paid plans, Proton provides the best free VPN tier -- and the only no-cost option we recommend. Unlike other free VPNs, Proton doesn’t plaster your screen with ads ...

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Zephin Livingston is a former staff reviewer at Forbes Advisor, specializing in testing and reviewing privacy and security software, like VPNs, antivirus software, password managers and more ...

McAfee’s antivirus is one of the most accurate around right now, but the VPN and browsing protection are a little ...

On the Mac, you now go straight to McAfee Total Protection, reviewed here. There’s no longer a standalone antivirus in the ...

Best VPNs Best for server network: NordVPN Best for unlimited connections: Surfshark Best free VPN: Proton VPN Best for platform and device support: ExpressVPN Best for speed: Hotspot Shield ...