So, as most people, you may be concerned about the security of your computer, tablet and smart phone. So you decide to get an anti virus software.
But you may feel confused with all of the different options available. First and foremost, you may hesitate between a free anti virus such as Avast or AVG and paid software from the likes of Norton and Trend Micro, to name a few.
Here is my two cents on the subject:
There is no reason to pay for an application of which you can get a free equivalent. That's right, in my humble opinion, paid anti virus software is a scam and extortion scheme.
Why? Because if you use a minimal amount of caution and common sense when surfing the Web, then you will not need anti virus software, let alone an expensive one. The ultimate proof of my theory is the fact that most anti virus software is sold at deep discount on boxing day and through the year. If the product was so good in the first place, there would be no reason to discount it.
I personally use Avast Free antivirus. I have been doing so for many years and I have also installed it for numerous residential and business clients as well.
The quality of the virus definition database and the frequency at which it is updated is on par with the paid offerings.
So what about the premium features such as malware and spyware protection? There are free applications available for these as well. You may have to install an extra app or two but it will be a complete solution and it will cost you ZERO.
One thing that also is a feature of both the free and paid applications is their ability to function across multiple platforms such as Windows, Mac and mobile. However the paid products will only cost more whereas the free applications will remain free regardless of the amount of devices you install them on.
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