Before joining Future, Nikki worked as the Top Ten Reviews' Security & Privacy Editor. She managed the testing and reviewing of antivirus, parental controls, VPN services, and encryption software. These findings were shared with other brands, including Tom's Guide. She later joined Mobile Nations and was instrumental in building these verticals for its various brands including iMore, Windows Central, and Android Central.
Nikki earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. During her college career, Nikki established student internship opportunities, which also helped strengthen the relationship between the University and community partners. Nikki worked as a TA, mediated focus groups, and worked on research teams. She acted as a liaison presenting research findings to local leaders to influence policy changes within her community.
Serving in the community is a highlight of Nikki’s life. During the school year, she lends a helping hand in special education classrooms during lunch hours. In her spare time, Nikki serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.
Latest articles by Nikki Johnston

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With a Windows VPN, you'll be able to bypass geo-restrictions and secure your desktop from all sorts of threats. Here are my top picks in 2026.

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Updated Whether you want to stick with Microsoft Defender or shore up your security with an extra layer of protection, here are the best free picks.

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Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus is tough on malware, but its Complete solution is even tougher. Here's what I learned while testing.

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McAfee AntiVirus Plus is one of the best solutions for basic virus protection, but McAfee does offer an even better solution.

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Learn how well ESET NOD32 Antivirus stopped malware threats in our in-house protection tests in our full review.

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The best part of AVG Ultimate is the amount of privacy and security tools it comes with. Learn more in our full review.

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Versus We already crowned Kaspersky Total Security the champ over Anti-Virus. Will it keep its title when Internet Security jumps into the ring?

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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.

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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.

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Versus 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.

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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.

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Versus 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.

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Using over 350 live malware samples, we tested how well SecureAnywhere AntiVirus protects from threats and how much resources it uses. Read our review to learn how well it did.

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Versus 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?
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