Avira Free Security Suite For Mac review
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- Mac
Avira claims that its antivirus software for Mac is ‘ultra-light, ultra-simple and ultra-effective’. Sounds good, but we’re ultra-sceptical whenever it comes to marketing claims. Avira has done well in our tests in previous years, but antivirus performance can change abruptly in these days of fast-moving threats. We’ve run it through our lab tests to see whether you should install it on your Mac, so read the full review for our verdict.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How well will I be protected?
- What’s it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Should I install it?
First reviewed by Which?
January 2021
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