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Security for everyone - Review Norton Security Premium

Security for everyone - Review Norton Security Premium

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
Security for everyone - Review Kaspersky Total Security

Security for everyone - Review Kaspersky Total Security

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
Security for everyone - Review AVG Internet Security

Security for everyone - Review AVG Internet Security

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
How to avoid the risks and dangers of downloading free apps and games from the web

How to avoid the risks and dangers of downloading free apps and games from the web

We sometimes write articles about the best free apps that can do a certain thing very well or about the best games. One thing that we learned while writing such content is that you cannot be too careful when you are researching and installing new software, and especially free apps and games. In this article, we are going to use this experience to see which
Security for everyone - Review Malwarebytes for Windows Premium

Security for everyone - Review Malwarebytes for Windows Premium

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
Security for everyone - Reviewing Comodo Internet Security Complete 10

Security for everyone - Reviewing Comodo Internet Security Complete 10

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
Security for everyone - Review F-Secure TOTAL

Security for everyone - Review F-Secure TOTAL

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,
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 phishing
Security for everyone - Reviewing NordVPN

Security for everyone - Reviewing NordVPN

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
Security for everyone - Reviewing KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

Security for everyone - Reviewing KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

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
Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

Simple questions: What is TruePlay, how it works and how to enable it?

Have you heard about a new Windows 10 feature called TruePlay or Game Monitor? If you like playing games a lot, and you use a Windows 10 computer for gaming, you have probably seen these terms referenced somewhere in Windows 10. Microsoft did not make it clear what TruePlay is or what it does, but we have gathered the scant information available and tried to
Security for everyone - Reviewing TorGuard VPN

Security for everyone - Reviewing TorGuard VPN

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
How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

How to use Xbox Networking in Windows 10, to check your connection to Xbox Live

One of the small improvements in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is the addition of a new tool called Xbox Networking. It gives information on your latency, packet loss rate, and whether your home network is properly configured for online play through Xbox Live services. Xbox Networking is Microsoft's attempt to identify and resolve issues preventing you from using voice chatting and playing multiplayer games
How to create your own characters with the Private Character Editor from Windows

How to create your own characters with the Private Character Editor from Windows

You probably know that you can use special symbols and characters from fonts installed on your Windows computer or device. Character Map is the best tool for finding and selecting those. But what about making your own special characters in Windows instead of using symbols created by others? Yes, you can do that. In this guide, we will show you how to create and save
How to pin contacts to the taskbar or to the Start Menu of Windows 10

How to pin contacts to the taskbar or to the Start Menu of Windows 10

In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft introduces many new features. One of the most interesting ones, from a productivity standpoint, is the fact that you can pin contacts to the taskbar and the Start Menu. That makes it easier and faster for you to keep in touch with the people who matter most in your life. They are now just one click or tap
Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

Minecraft becomes a universal cross-platform game. 7 reasons why this is a big deal

Microsoft has taken the first big step toward unifying Minecraft for all the key platforms into ONE edition of Minecraft. This is a huge deal for the company as well as for gamers worldwide. Minecraft is the first major title where players on Xbox, Windows 10, Android, iOS and other platforms can play the same game, communicate with each other, synchronize their progress across platforms