For a long time, one of the big reasons for choosing a Mac was the fact that they had far fewer security issues than Windows PCs. They were never completely immune to viruses. These days, however, Mac users have to…
Even though everyone uses the term “virus protection”, what you really need is “malware protection”. Viruses are just one type of malicious software. These days there are plenty more. Adware and spyware are already widespread. Ransomware is growing. With that…
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These days, everybody needs virus protection. Yes, that includes Mac owners. The good news is that you can get some great antivirus programs for absolutely free. Here’s a guide to help you know if you’ve found the best free virus…
Even though Microsoft has done its best to push people onto Windows 10, there are still plenty of people who are perfectly happy with the reliable stability of Windows 7. Some of these people may be particularly happy about the…
These days, everyone needs an antivirus app on their mobile device. There are good antivirus apps. There are free antivirus apps. There are even some good, free antivirus apps. Here’s a guide to working out which ones they are. Good,…
The clock is ticking on support for Windows 7. In January 2020, Microsoft will stop producing updates for it, which means that any unresolved security issues will stay permanently unresolved and any new security issues which emerge will never be…
Over recent years Macs have changed from being at minimal risk from viruses to being prime targets for viruses. The reason for this is that the nature of viruses has changed from being all about causing damage to being mostly…
If your Android device isn’t behaving the way you think it should, and you don’t already have a robust antivirus app on it, then you need to consider the possibility that you’ve picked up a virus. Here is some guidance…
Modern smartphones are essentially mini-computers, which means that the signs you have a virus on your phone are often fairly similar to the signs you have a virus on your computer. Here’s a quick list and some suggestions about what…