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Things are always changing in the Internet security and antivirus solution industries, and they change at an ever-accelerating rate. It’s tough keeping up with all the various providers and knowing whether or not you’re getting a good deal on antivirus protection, or just purchasing a one-year subscription that turns out to bea lemon. Main Differences […]

BitDefender is one of the leading antivirus products on the web, and it’s in league with other big names like Symantec, Norton, Avira, and other similar software and programs providers. That said, BullGuard is no pushover, either. In fact, they seem to be gaining in popularity despite being a much younger firm than BitDefender (full review […]

Several antivirus software is available right now that can quickly detect malware, viruses, and other threats on your computer. These programs are very efficient in that they can detect new and zero-day vulnerabilities. Two of the top choices in this category are Bitdefender and AVG.

The Main Differences Between Bitdefender and AVG

• Both Bitdefender and AVG offer high levels of protection against viruses, malware, and other threats, according to third party tests. But Bitdefender is slightly better because it doesn’t slow your system down, whereas AVG is much better at avoiding false positives.
• Bitdefender and AVG both offer tools to help you be more secure online. But Bitdefender provides parental controls, something that AVG doesn’t.
• Bitdefender offers some paid features that AVG offers with their free version, including ransomware protection.
• Bitdefender only limits the protection it offers to three to five devices, whereas A
  

Do you have trouble keeping track of your usernames and passwords? If you’re like me, there are simply too many to remember. That’s why it’s a good idea to use a password manager. Even if you have a memory like a steel trap, it can be hard to keep tabs on all the information needed for all the various websites and apps we use.

Two great applications that will help you track and manage your passwords are 1Password and KeePass. These apps offer great features and functionality, perfect for anyone who needs help managing their usernames and passwords.

Of course, the best option is going to be the one that makes the most sense for you and your needs. But is that 1Password or KeePass? Let’s take a closer look at these two password managers so you can make an informed decision. But first, let’s review what you should consider before making a final choice.

Evaluating a Password Manager

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Nowadays, people need more from their password manager than just Windows support. You might need access to a different operating system, on your mobile device, or on your tablet. Fortunately, in this 1Password review, we’ll show you why this password management solution has you covered. You can access 1Password through Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, as […]

I’d first like to say that I’m a huge advocate for using password managers. Not only do they make it easier and faster to login to your favorite websites and services with auto-fill features, but they also provide a lot of additional benefits. For instance, most password managers come with an auto-generate feature that creates […]

FixMeStick is one handy little tool that can help you out of a bind when your system has been invaded by a virus. But it isn’t perfect. One complaint a lot of people seem to have is that it isn’t a free service. For the full-featured version, users will need to pay money. That said, […]

As the story goes, Linux was invented in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, which spawned a veritable computer revolution. Instead of having to rely on the most popular software manufacturers at the time, namely Apple and Microsoft, users could take advantage of free and open source software. At that time, the GNU license was still in […]

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 […]

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 […]