Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

Avira antivirus plans and pricing There are three levels of Avira: Avira Free Security, Avira Internet Security and Avira Prime. The first tier, Avira Free Security, includes the core antivirus, ...

Avira Free Security is the successor of Avira Antivirus and provides basic protection for people in the connected world. Nowadays, threats are not just caused by viruses and malware. That's why Avira ...

One of the telltale signs that your PC has become ill with a virus is an unexpected slowdown in performance. Various forms of malware can sometimes feast on your system's resources, whether it's a ...

It was only a few days ago that we reported a Microsoft Defender bug that led to Windows 11 performance loss. Following that, Avira is now seemingly freezing Windows up making PCs unusable. Just a few ...

Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the best free antivirus apps. When the IBM PC was new, I served ...

Kelly is a former Editor, SMB at Forbes Advisor, specializing in starting and marketing new ventures. Before joining the team, she was a Content Producer at Fit Small Business where she served as an ...