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Antivirus software packages advice guides

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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.

How to choose the best antivirus software

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Protecting your PC or Mac from a virus or malware is easy with internet security software. Get expert advice on whether to opt for free or paid, or simply stick with Microsoft Windows 10 Security (Defender).
15 February 2021

Best antivirus software

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Discover the three best internet security software packages that Which? recommend – and whether the big names in antivirus software, such as Avast, AVG, McAfee and Norton, make the cut among our Best Buys.
15 February 2021

Best free antivirus software

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We rate free antivirus software downloads for malware protection and ease of use, so that we can tell you the top best free antivirus software suites around.
28 January 2021

Best antivirus software for Apple Macs

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We'll help to keep your Apple MacBook secure - we give a rundown of the best antivirus for Mac and tell you all about the Mac firewall.
28 January 2021

Best password managers

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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.
17 February 2021

Ransomware: what it is and how to stop it

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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.  
1 October 2020

How to choose the best cloud storage service

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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
1 October 2020

How we test antivirus software

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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.
24 March 2021