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Antivirus software packages advice guides

Do you need to pay for internet security software, or is a free antivirus download enough? And what if you have an Apple Mac? Our expert advice will help you locate the ideal package for your computer.

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Best antivirus software for 2022

Get our expert pick of the best free and paid for antivirus software and advice on whether to opt for free or paid

12 May 2022

Best antivirus software for Apple Macs

Our lab tests reveal the best antivirus for Mac to help keep your Apple MacBook or iMac secure, and we tell you all about the Mac firewall.

29 June 2022

How we test antivirus software

Our antivirus test is seriously tough. We use thousands of strains of malware and online nasties to find the antivirus packages that are good enough to protect your computer.

29 March 2022

Best password managers

Juggling all your online passwords can be a chore. A good password manager makes it easy to manage your online life securely, and protect sensitive data from scammers.

23 February 2022

Ransomware: what it is and how to stop it

Ransomware is a nasty online threat that hijacks your computer and holds it to ransom. Learn more about the ransomware virus and how to prevent it.

23 February 2022

How to choose the best cloud storage service

Is it worth paying for cloud storage, or could you get away with a free service? Let us lift the fog on this popular online space saver

23 February 2022