| August 26, 2015 | If you thought that you don’t need a Antivirus software and you are safe because you don’t visit dodgy websites, think again. I used to think that i knew quite a lot about and knew what not to click and what not to download from the internet, to keep myself safe from viruses and hackers. But I was wrong; my computer got a nasty virus 2 years ago, even though I was a cautious browser. I found out later that I had visited a reputed website that had got hacked, and was distributing virus unknown to them. So I had caught a nasty virus on my computer while visiting this website and this virus would not go away. My computer got infected by me just visiting this website and it took quite a few days to nail it down and clean it entirely from my computer by myself. I had to use three different tools and a whole week trialling out different software to get the job done. Luckily I didn’t have to re-install windows or something like that and lose any files in the process. Idecided right after this to get myself a decent antivirus and computer security product to save myself any future trouble. I have since used 2 trial products and 2 different brand full version antivirus computer security products on my laptop and Desktop computer so I know how these software’s work and can compare the features they have. If you browse regularly on the best internet and security protection software Warning with infections received through EMAILS Getting infected by opening emails from people you don’t know and clicking on dodgy links in email can often get your computer infected. Learn to recognize EMAIL spam when you see it. Mail services like Gmail do a great job filtering out most of it, but sometimes cleverly disguised ones can still slip through — and very often it’s a phishing message that can lead you to trouble by clicking a link that you shouldn’t be . The moral of the story, of course, is “look before you click.” Before i got into more detail with differentcomputer security software reviews below, I will tell you that I recommend both Norton Antivirus & AVG antivirus as first choices above others for ease of use and them being light on your computer (doesn’t hog your computer memory and slows it down). You see your computer memory makes your computer work even faster and if there is some other program hogging your computer memory things are going to slow down, so this is important. If you want to go by a feature to feature comparison then some Security software’s give you some nice features while some others will give you a totally different bonus features so they can even up in value in different ways. Is my antivirus is slowing down my computer In my opinion this is one very important feature you need to look out for in your computer security product. Memory Hogging. Why would you install a antivirus software that hogs your computer memory and slows down everything on your computer, that too just to keep it safe. I know Nortonantivirus had problems with this long time ago, but hey have refined and improved it so much that it not only keeps your computer secure with ease now, but hey have a really remodelled the whole user interface, which it makes it easy for any person to understand and much easier to use. They frequently auto update your antivirus to keep your software updated to tackle any new virus and to keep your pc safe and secure. I have put together this feature list and review below from my own personal experience using some of the products as well as reading other reviews from popular websites like , etc to give it an even and fair review. What I think all basic Computer Security Antivirus software’s should have is listed below . Antivirus – This feature is necessary. Your antivirus will protect your against not only all kinds of computer viruses, but also nasty stuff you can pick up while browsing websites and documents etc Security – This is another feature that you will need to protectyour from hackers, it involves anti rootkit scans, Software firewall to stop hackers in their track. Email & USB scan – Get emails that are dodgy, your software can scan emails for dodgy attachments and scan a usb when inserted into your computer .USB are sometimes infected and can spread computer viruses Low computer memory usage – Your security product should not hog your computers running power and slow it down, just to keep it secure. These are some basic features that are included in most compute security products and are present in Norton and AVG and others software’s listed here. There are many paid anti-virus programs from such well-known names as Bit defender, McAfee, Norton/Symantec and Kaspersky Lab. Paid programs generally offer full featured additional features, which can be helpful or just overkill, depending on what kind of computer owner you are — cautious or computer nerd owner. But they certainly do the job well due to being a fully paid version and you can chooseMcAfee Anti Virus Security [50% off US offer] McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2015 (affx) Reg. $49.99$24.99Save $25.00 McAfee Internet Security 2015 Reg. $79.99$39.99Save $40.00 System shield from IOLO for use on all your home PCs Normally $39.95 $29.95 Save $10.00 Price is for 1 year of service. Works with Windows® 8, 7, Vista, and XP (Service Pack 3) AVG AntiVirus 2015 AVG AntiVirus 2015 1PC- 1 year Blocks viruses, spyware, & other malware Scans web, Twitter, & Facebook links – AVG Internet Security 2015 Blocks viruses, spyware, & other malware Data Safe – Encrypts & password-protects private files Enhanced Firewall -Blocks hackers so you can shop safely – AVG Internet Security Business Edition (15% to 25 % off) The ultimate protection for PC’s, laptops, file and email servers. Business Endpoint Security PLUS Email and File Server Antivirus. for two computers Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2015 It offers strong real-time protection against virus, Trojan, spyware and other security threats to preventtechnology to ensure real-time threat protection without interruptions. You can also use – iolo AntiVirus™ to block viruses, malware, Trojans, rootkits, bots and all other dangerous programs and threats. Iolo also has other great software’s like and What users have to say about this software “I absolutely love this security software from iolo! I had tried many other programs and was often left confused about how to work them, not so with this one. I love everything about it.” – Debra C. If your PC isn’t blazing along at the same pace it did when you first pressed the power button a few weeks, months, or years ago, you should invest in Iolo System Mechanic 14 – PC Magazine Ashampoo antivirus Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2015 provides real-time protection and it is heavy on security. It protects you against virus, trojan, spyware and other malware without slowing down your PC. Even zero-day threats are effectively neutralized using advanced behaviour blockers with Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2015.Security Most of these products will give you the option of protecting PCs, Macs, and also Android devices with different packages for multi devices . Antivirus or Software that covers multiple devices ,so that you can just buy one software and secure your smartphone , Desktop pc and laptop or ipad at the same time. Now days you get multiple device licenses that cover from 2 to 5 or ten devices. If you got 3 to 4 kids , you can end up with 15 to 20 devices in one household including laptops, Ipads, smartphones and computers. PC tune up Most computers and laptops slow down after a period of time, due to installing new software , loading new programs, browsing websites , watching videos and this leaves around a lot of junk that is not visible to the naked eye. A pc tune up utility can clean your PC of this junk and make it run smother and faster. If your security product includes a pc tune up utility it’s an added bonus.. if not you can always search for free software on the internet