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The internet should make life easier but, between scams, hackers, and data trackers, it feels like there is an endless list of dangers – and it’s only getting worse. It’s natural to be concerned about ...

Avast Free Antivirus for Mac delivers on its historically strong antivirus/anti-malware tools and offers some interesting network tools. However, the inConsistent web filtering and the failure of its ...

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Total AV comes with all the security tools that you may ever need to protect your data and privacy, including: Check downloads, installs and executables for viruses & threats Blocks unwated ads and ...

Facepalm: Security software is supposed to be the good guy. But when it's outdated, bloated, or running in duplicate, it can cripple performance as effectively as the threats it's meant to stop. On a ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As digital threats evolve and user reliance on personal devices grows, the need for robust, multi-platform cybersecurity solutions has never been more urgent.

I’ve been using the free version of Avast antivirus software for well over a decade now. It’s always among the first batch of downloads I grab when I get a new laptop. Our reviewers even gave Avast ...

To disable self-defense mode in Avast, you'll need to go into a 'hidden' area of the Settings. Open Control Panel. One quick method is to search for it from the Start menu; select Control Panel to ...

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