Nicole writes for multiple Future Publishing brands, including Windows Central, covering primarily internet security and privacy programs. She has over 13 years of research and writing experience in both the public and private sector, including seven years testing and reviewing consumer products and five evaluating antivirus software, parental controls, VPNs and identity theft services.
Many people swear by Windows Defender, but others want different protection without having to pay an arm and a leg. Here are the best free antivirus alternatives to Windows Defender.
Stop identity thieves from swiping your physical or digital identity with an ID theft protection service. Here are some of the best that will monitor your data and help you recover if your identity is stolen.
Increase the storage size of your PC, camera or game system with a solid-state drive (SSD) with up to 2TB of space. For most devices, a portable, external drive is enough, but some computers may benefit from a more permanent solution with an internal SSD. Here are our top picks for both.
Label makers are useful for people who like to keep their files, folders, and drawers organized neatly. There's a wide variety of them available, and picking the right one can be difficult based on what you need. Here are the ones we recommend from budget-friendly options to the best label maker available!
Whether you’re looking for a new way to play games, a little protection for your PC's screen and body, or some new headphones, these are awesome accessories out there that will enhance your experience. We went through tons of options to find you the best accessories for the Surface Book and Surface Book 2.
You don’t like your controllers wired to your Xbox, so why be tethered by your headphones? Here are the best wireless headphones specifically designed for Xbox with top-notch sound, noise-cancelling and clear mic audio for the best darn playtime ever.
We already crowned Kaspersky Total Security the champ over Anti-Virus. Will it keep its title when Internet Security jumps into the ring?
Both Zoom and Microsoft Teams are good video conferencing programs with collaboration tools and call-in support. But one does edge out ahead of the other. Read here to learn which one is the better solution and why.
Most antivirus programs have tools specifically designed to secure your computer from ransomware, including the notorious CryptoLocker. Kaspersky Total Security is especially good at fighting against malware. Here's how.
Kaspersky is a pretty impressive protection program that does more than round up malicious files. Here are five tools included with Kaspersky's antivirus software that protects other areas of your PC.
With years of testing and using parental controls, learn how this mom uses software to keep her kids safe online and which ones she recommends for your family.
It's gotten a black eye in the past, but Kaspersky has worked hard to build consumer trust. Here's why Kaspersky is safe to use to protect your PC.
Here's what I've learned about Norton 360 and LifeLock based on personal experience both using and testing Norton programs.
Both Kaspersky and AVG offer a free antivirus program but do they offer the same level of security? Read my comparison to see which one I recommend above the other.
Both McAfee Antivirus Plus and Total Protection earned high marks for malware protection, but we do recommend one over the other. Read our comparison and learn which one comes out on top.
What's new with Bitdefender 2020? Found out here in our review of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus.
I tested Kaspersky Internet Security for Android and was really impressed. Learn what I discovered during testing and what my thoughts are on using this mobile app.
Bitdefender offers two great security programs - Bitdefender Antivirus Plus and Bitdefender Internet Security. Read on to see if Internet Security's extra tools and protections worth the extra cost?
Does Kaspersky Anti-Virus have enough protection? Is Total Security worth the extra cost? We break it down for you.
Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus is tough on malware, but its Complete solution is even tougher. Here's what I learned while testing.