These days, antivirus and anti-malware protection isn’t just for the PC. Here are the best for both the PC and Mac, according to Consumer Reports. At the top of the free antivirus for Windows is ...

MRT.exe stands for Malicious Software Removal Tool. It’s a free Microsoft tool designed to scan for and remove malware from ...

Keeping your Windows PC secure from viruses and malware is an essential part of being a Windows user. Microsoft has the Windows Security app built-in, but you might prefer something else. However, ...

ZoneAlarm is an old and trusted name in the field of computer security. Its free personal firewall has been popular for years, and now, it has decided to step up its game: Its latest product takes the ...

Both Avast One Basic and AVG AntiVirus Free provide excellent antivirus and security protection at absolutely no cost. Is one better than the other? I compare their most important capabilities and ...

If you browse the internet regularly, you can’t get around the fact that you need antivirus software. Viruses can pop up in unexpected places, and you want your device to be able to fight one off if ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

A two-year dose of Bitdefender is just $39 while stocks last. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Though there are plenty of free ...

Thanks to the advent of AI, cyber threats are evolving rapidly and some even have the ability to adjust their code on the fly to penetrate a system. While all of this sounds dystopian and scary, the ...

Here’s an email I received this week: I’m not a techie and wanted to see if you have a recommendation for antivirus software for home and/or the best place to compare products. From what I understand, ...