New since my last review, Avira Internet Security now offers a simple firewall. Just as the built-in Windows Firewall does, ...

Readers help support Windows ... antivirus software before installation. Still, I recommend you prioritize your device’s security by sticking to the official site whenever possible. So, now you know ...

If that all sounds a bit ... free version offers plenty on its own. Still, if you're keen to pay for an antivirus rather than rely on a freebie, this is a great option. And it covers a total of 10 ...

We’re less impressed by the platform support: Bitdefender Antivirus Free is strictly Windows only ... with Bitdefender blocking 64% of threats. (Avast blocked 86% in its own tests, and Avira ...

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If you’re wondering what antivirus ... feel free to check out our round-up of the best mid-range laptops for a suitable replacement. The general consensus is that Microsoft Defender (download now) — ...

Avira Free Security goes beyond basic antivirus ... a good bit less than Avira charges. The password manager installs as a browser extension in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera for Windows or ...

AVG is best known for its excellent free antivirus ... and Windows 11 Home, AVG had no tangible impact on most typical tasks performed on a PC, as simulated by PCMark 10—e.g., video chatting ...

Your McAfee Total Protection subscription also gets you premium access to the True Key password manager. In fact, you get five licenses for True Key, so five individuals in your household can each ...

The former gets you “classic 2024 desktop versions” of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote on Windows 10 or 11 or any ... (this installed 32-bit Office on my 64-bit Windows 11 system ...

GIMP isn’t just free. It’s completely ... a 2GHz or faster 64-bit CPU, at least 8GB of RAM, a DirectX 12-compatible graphics chip, and at least Windows 10 or macOS 11 (Big Sur).