Category Archives for "Online Security"

There seems to be one antivirus application for every grain of sand in the world. They’re so numerous that it’s difficult knowing which provider is the best, let alone knowing all of the providers that exist. And that’s a shame because you could be missing out on fantastic services and better value.   Today we’re going to […]

It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without being bombarded by ads. The old staples are always there such as radio and TV commercials but now product placement is more prominent than ever in movies and you even have to watch ad spots before watching Internet videos on sites like YouTube. While these ads […]

The antivirus industry is always changing, and it’s hard to keep up with the latest and greatest software for total protection. Each hour of every day, new digital malware threats and advanced malware emerge online, and antivirus companies scramble to identify and detect new malware and viruses in order to push out updates as soon […]

Regardless of what protection systems you pay for, there are 10 quick steps you can take today to secure your online experience. Some of the tips might seem old hat, others might seem over-precautious, but most internet users are a few short steps away from being viciously compromised online. By following these ten quick tips, […]

If you thought that iOS and Mac OSX devices didn’t need antivirus software, think again. In decades past, it was a common misnomer that Apple devices were simply higher quality and thus weren’t susceptible to viruses like Windows devices. But that’s not strictly true. You see, Windows devices were simply more numerous than iOS devices. […]

Both and are long-time players in the security industry and have built up a solid reputation for quality software over the years. They offer software solutions for a whole range of security issues from firewalls to antivirus apps. One thing I found interesting is that both of these providers package their antivirus software with some […]

Just about everyone knows what a firewall is these days, thanks in part to the ubiquity of Windows operating systems and Windows Firewall. However, you may not know that firewalls come in one of two main types: hardware firewalls and software firewalls. For example, the firewall features in your wireless router’s firmware create a hardware […]

If you’ve been shopping around for the best antivirus application – either a free or paid version – then you know how difficult it is weighing the benefits and costs of one provider over another. The truth remains that there is a myriad of antivirus software developers. Some are decent and a rare few are worth the […]

There seem to be more antivirus providers than there are stars in the night sky. This leaves many of us scratching our heads and wondering whether or not we got a good deal.. Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at Antivirus to see how they stack up against the competition. However, we’re […]