How to choose the right Antivirus protection
Protecting our computer with a good antivirus is very important, but before choosing one we must take into account that the software we choose will not have a negative impact in our device.
There are ‘free’ and paid versions for almost all brands. The ‘free’ ones, in some cases, offer a decent amount of protection but the price you pay is having to accept constant pop ups, advertising e-mails and even so, you still do not get all of the features. Most brands, disable the ‘Real Time Protection’ when you go with their free option.
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Although, Windows OS is the main target for malware and virus developers, in the past few years the attacks to Mac OS has increase significantly. These include the one of the most famous, harmful and popular ones throughout Windows Devices: Ransomware.
Get the software version that will work on your operating system, whether you are a Windows or a Mac user.
Complete your purchase from a reliable source such as an authorized reseller or a well reputed company by verifying reviews from other customers.
Make sure the security software you are considering will have enough layers of protection against adware, phishing, ransomware, malware and other infections without jeopardizing the performance of your PC.
A ’friendly user interface’ makes it easier to understand and configure.
Since, most ‘free’ and paid software protection offer multiple features the design varies from one to another.
Some of most important features that a powerful security software must have are: smart quick/scheduled or automated scans, automatic updates, firewall, ransomware shield, e-mail and customized folders protection and add or block apps filters.
However, either you go with a ‘free’ option, you must be aware that there will be some important features, such as ‘REAL TIME’ protection or automatic scans, that will not be enabled and you will have to accept advertising e-mails and pop ups from most brands.
Once you have decided or have 2 or 3 options to make your purchase, We suggest you complete your purchase either from the manufacturer or an authorized reseller in order to secure you are getting a genuine license key. Complete your purchase from a reliable source such as an authorized reseller or a well reputed company by verifying reviews from other customers.
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