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Security for everyone - Review Emsisoft Anti-Malware

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Emsisoft is an IT company based in New Zealand which develops security products that are said to be highly effective in protecting from malware, while at the same time keeping a low profile regarding system resources. The company also brags about its security products as being bloat-free, which does sound appealing. Their antivirus for Windows is called Emsisoft Anti-Malware. We have used and tested it for a couple of days,

Security for everyone - Review G DATA Total Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
G DATA is the short name of a German software company that specializes in developing security software. The company was founded back in 1985 and it is known for being the creator of the first antivirus software in the world. Nowadays, their most complete security solution - G DATA Total Security - offers an antivirus module, a firewall module, and also a range of other security tools. We wanted to

Security for everyone - Review Avast Premier

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The world of free antivirus products is dominated by a few companies, one of them being the popular Avast. They develop and distribute one of the best free antivirus applications you can find, but that is not the only security product they have in their portfolio. The premium security solution they sell is called Avast Premier, and it offers users an antivirus engine, a firewall module and all sorts of

Security for everyone - Review Trend Micro Maximum Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Trend Micro is a company with a solid reputation in the computer security market. Their products usually offer reliable protection, while at the same time keeping a low profile regarding system requirements. They are also popular among users who want security products that are simple and easy to use. Their most complete security product for consumers is called Trend Micro Maximum Security, and it promises to give its users protection

Security for everyone - Reviewing PureVPN

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  • Radu Tyrsina
No matter what are you using the internet for, safety is essential. Today there are an increasing number of risks, ranging from malware to hackers, spyware, identity theft and so on. While using a good antivirus is essential, using a VPN service to protect your privacy on the internet is highly recommended. There are many services to choose from, PureVPN being one of them. Read this review and see whether

Security for everyone - Review Norton Security Premium

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Norton is a brand with a long history and a strong reputation on the security market. We wanted to see what their latest security suite looks like, and to check how efficient it is in protecting its users from modern day cyber threats. Over the last few days, we used and tested Norton Security Premium, and now we would like to share with you everything we liked and did not

Security for everyone - Review Kaspersky Total Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
2017 was not a good year for Kaspersky and their security products. Although it was a company with a good reputation in the security world, the negative assertions made by the United States and more recently, Great Britain, regarding how Russia is using Kaspersky products to spy on other states, have not done it any good. However, that does not mean that the end users like you or us cannot

My Microsoft or Hotmail account was hacked? How to check the recent activity on my account

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Did you know that you can check whether your Microsoft account was hacked by someone else? If you suspect that another person is using your Skype, your Outlook email service, your Xbox ID, or your Microsoft account, you can find the real answer in minutes. Here is what you can do to discover whether you have been hacked or not and how to prevent being hacked in the future: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK]

Security for everyone - Review AVG Internet Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
AVG is a world-renowned antivirus software company, based in the Czech Republic. They have been developing security software for more than a quarter-century, since 1991. The company became famous because of their free antivirus, which is also the reason why Avast, their former direct competitor on the computer security market, has acquired them. However, the AVG brand is still here, and the security products associated with it continue to be

What is DuckDuckGo and what are the benefits of using it?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Most people use Google for searching the web and finding the information that they need. However, Google does a lot of user tracking and collects lots of information about you and your habits. If you want a more private search engine, that does not focus on knowing as much as possible about its users, you should try DuckDuckGo. In this article we explain what DuckDuckGo is, what it does, the

Security for everyone - Review Malwarebytes for Windows Premium

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Malwarebytes makes security software that is renowned for its malware removal powers, especially when it comes to adware and spyware. Their products are also known for their simplicity and ability to work alongside classic antivirus products, without interfering with their activity. In December 2016, the Malwarebytes Corporation released Malwarebytes for Windows (version 3), which is designed to offer protection against malware, ransomware, exploits and malicious websites. In their own words,

Credential Manager is where Windows stores passwords and login details

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Do you know where Windows stores passwords and login details that you save when using this operating system? For example, you access a network share and you type a username and password, in order to access it. When you do that, Windows stores those details for later use. It does that in a hidden desktop app named Credential Manager. Here is how to find this app, how to see which

Security for everyone - Reviewing Comodo Internet Security Complete 10

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Comodo is a US-based company that has built itself a quite a popular brand, mainly based on their free security products like Comodo Free Internet Security or the Comodo Free Firewall. They are also developing commercial security products which offer more features than their free products. Their most complete security product at the moment is Comodo Internet Security Complete 10, and besides the antivirus engine and firewall module, it also

Security for everyone - Review F-Secure TOTAL

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  • Radu Tyrsina
One of the oldest brands of IT security products, F-Secure, is present and doing well on the market, after more than two decades of existence. The company develops and sells security products aimed at protecting you against modern online and offline threats, from regular viruses to ransomware or hackers trying to steal your data. Their most generous security suite available today is called F-Secure TOTAL, and it promises to offer
review Security for everyone - Review McAfee Total Protection

Security for everyone - Review McAfee Total Protection

McAfee is a security firm backed by the hardware giant Intel and, as a result, their security products are bundled on most Windows laptops, ultrabooks and other devices with Intel processors. Their premium security solution is called McAfee Total Protection, and it is a product that promises to protect you against various security threats, ranging from malware and network attacks to dangerous websites and

Security for everyone - Reviewing NordVPN

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  • Radu Tyrsina
It is difficult, if not impossible, to live without internet. You're using it right now to read this article. But are you safe? Are you sure your anti-malware suite protects you from every threat? It does not, and you need a VPN service that secures and anonymizes your internet connection, because a growing number of institutions, governments and other organizations want to watch your every move online. NordVPN offers an

Security for everyone - Reviewing KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

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  • Radu Tyrsina
If you are connected to the internet, you cannot avoid getting tracked by different parties, like tech corporations, advertising networks, governments, hackers and so on. Besides using an antivirus or a security suite to protect your devices from malware, it is highly recommended that you secure and anonymize your internet traffic by using a VPN service, especially when connected to public Wi-Fi networks. VPN Unlimited from KeepSolid offers one of

Security for everyone - Reviewing TorGuard VPN

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In today's internet, we are tracked by public companies, governments, malware creators of all kinds, hackers and so on. That is why it is highly recommended to secure and anonymize your internet connection by using a VPN service. TorGuard VPN lets you safely connect your devices to the internet and offers complete anonymity as well. Read this review and see what TorGuard VPN has to offer: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] What TorGuard has

Security for everyone - Reviewing Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you install an internet security suite on your computer, you might think that you are done with securing it. Unfortunately, that is not always true, as there are other types of security risks that most security suites don't protect you from. VPN services add a layer of security and anonymity since they protect your internet connection by letting you connect through their secure VPN servers, using encrypted connections that
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