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Anybody nowadays knows that using a computer can be fraught with dangers, not only is there the unthinkable hazard of spurting your coffee on the keyboard, there is the ever present danger of viruses continually trying to harm your pc at every turn.
Ok, so maybe that is over exaggerating the situation to some degree, but pc viruses are on the lose and its a fact that thousands of computers get infected every single day. Obviously, given the potential for attack, having a good piece of antivirus software installed on your pc is a must, problem is finding one that is suitable can be a bit complicated, so what should you look out for when your in the market for an antivirus solution.
The main thing for any antivirus software is, yup you guessed it, an ability to detect and combat viruses. Sounds like an obvious one, and it is, thing is not all antivirus software is not made equal, and while one program may be the king at hunting for and destroying virus threats, another product may only achieve a partial success rate, leaving you open to the potential of having a virus living your computer unchecked, even though you have antivirus on your computer.
Next thing on the list is updates. The antivirus program you buy will almost certainly come with one years subscription to receive updates to the virus software, this is vital. New virus threats are found everyday, and without regular, probably daily updates, your pc will not be as well protected as it could be, and that is not a good thing.
Next we come to features, though you may think an antivirus programs job is only to catch and stop viruses, there is more to it than that. Viruses come in many different types, and use many methods to work their way into your computer. Different antivirus software programs may have different ways of offering protection against viruses, any antivirus program you consider buying should at least offer antivirus scanning and security for web browsing, email and downloads. Also some programs may offer more protection than just these three, and that is good, but make sure the software at least covers these areas.
These points should help you on your way to tracking down the best antivirus software for you, check reviews on the internet for any programs you are considering buying, this way you can check what other people who have used the product think of it and whether its the best buy for you.
