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Best antivirus software 2025: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more

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Best VPN services 2025: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more

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Best free antivirus 2025: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime

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Best antivirus software 2025: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more
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Best antivirus software 2025: Keep your PC safe from malware, spyware, and more

Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
By Alaina Yee 2 days ago
Best free VPN for Android 2025: Which ones can you trust?
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Best free VPN for Android 2025: Which ones can you trust?

When you need a quick free VPN connection for your Android phone or tablet here are the services we recommend.
By Sam Singleton 3 days ago
Best password managers 2025: Protect your online accounts
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Best password managers 2025: Protect your online accounts

The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
By Michael Ansaldo and Alaina Yee 3 days ago
Best VPNs for Android 2025: Top picks for phones and tablets
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Best VPNs for Android 2025: Top picks for phones and tablets

PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
By Sam Singleton 4 days ago
Best free antivirus 2025: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime
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Best free antivirus 2025: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime

Many of the big names in antivirus offer a free version of their security suites. Here are our top choices for free antivirus.
By Alaina Yee, Ian Paul and Sam Singleton 4 days ago
Best VPN services 2025: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
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Best VPN services 2025: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more

Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
By Sam Singleton 1 week ago
Best VPNs for torrenting 2025: Speed, privacy, and security matter
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Best VPNs for torrenting 2025: Speed, privacy, and security matter

Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
By Sam Singleton 1 week ago
Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2025: Watch from wherever you are
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Best VPN for streaming Netflix 2025: Watch from wherever you are

Netflix doesn't like VPNs, but these services promise not to chill on Netflix compatibility.
By Sam Singleton 3 weeks ago
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AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
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AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software

AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a lot for it.
By Alaina Yee 2 days ago
Proton VPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
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Proton VPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan

Proton VPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.
By Sam Singleton 2 weeks ago
Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: Lock, stock, and onboard video
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Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: Lock, stock, and onboard video

This smart lock has a video screen to show who’s on the other side of the door, which is kind of useless if your door has a large window in it—like mine does.
By Christopher Null 3 weeks ago
Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera review
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Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera review

The Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor Pan-Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera is a feature-rich, versatile option that provides excellent coverage and privacy features. It's an deal choice for those who want a local storage-first option with PTZ capabilities.
By Michael Ansaldo 3 weeks ago
Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
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Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist

Underwhelming features, weak antivirus protection, and potentially showstopping bugs tank Trend Micro Maximum Security's appeal.
By Alaina Yee 4 weeks ago
McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature
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McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature

McAfee Total Protection offers strong antivirus, network, and online protection, but its password manager needs improvement.
By Alaina Yee 4 weeks ago
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: Security cam, smart home hub in one
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: Security cam, smart home hub in one

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro integrates a security cam, Matter controller, and Thread border router, but its Zigbee hub only works with Aqara's own devices.
By Michael Ansaldo 1 month ago
Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 review: Pretty, but not powerful
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Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 review: Pretty, but not powerful

This security cam/light combo isn’t as sophisticated as some, but it will blend in with your architecture better than more industrial-looking floodlight cameras.
By Michael Brown 1 month ago
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How to use NordVPN’s Meshnet to create a direct, secure link between devices

NordVPN's Meshnet enables the secure connection of multiple devices — like a protected LAN — when activated on PC and mobile device.
By Christoph Hoffmann 3 days ago
Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to tell
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Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to tell

If someone’s lurking within your email, photos, and other files, you can boot them.
By Alaina Yee 5 days ago
Already using random passwords? Great. It’s still not enough
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Already using random passwords? Great. It’s still not enough

You should definitely use random passwords. But now they’re only just one part of the best way to bolster your online security.
By Alaina Yee 7 days ago
Malware can lurk in file conversion tools, FBI warns. Try these instead
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Malware can lurk in file conversion tools, FBI warns. Try these instead

Watch out for lesser-known document converters, because they might steal your identity—or hold your PC for ransom.
By Alaina Yee 1 week ago
Is your Windows PC's security firewall good enough? An explainer
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Is your Windows PC's security firewall good enough? An explainer

Does the Windows firewall protect your computer sufficiently? What contribution does your router make — and who needs additional security software? This article explains.
By Roland Freist 2 weeks ago
Why you should never, ever delete your spam email
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Why you should never, ever delete your spam email

Instead of deleting spam emails, you should consider marking them, which teaches the spam filter to better recognize and catch unwanted emails.
By Steffen Zellfelder 2 weeks ago
PowerSchool’s simple security error was avoidable. You can do better
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PowerSchool’s simple security error was avoidable. You can do better

Keep your sensitive accounts safe with this easy security upgrade.
By Alaina Yee 2 weeks ago
Is the TOR network still secure? Key online anonymity tools, explained
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Is the TOR network still secure? Key online anonymity tools, explained

Are you really anonymous on the TOR network? A recent case raises doubts. We show you alternatives to TOR and how secure they are.
By Roland Freist 3 weeks ago
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Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features
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Homey smart home hubs gain energy monitoring features

The smart home hub manufacturer Athom also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for European smart meters.
By Michael Brown 21 hours ago
Watch out! Don't fall victim to these fake CAPTCHA scams on the web
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Watch out! Don't fall victim to these fake CAPTCHA scams on the web

Fake CAPTCHA tests are increasingly being used by hackers to spread malware. Here's what you need to know.
By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee 2 days ago
Does a VPN really provide 100% privacy? Here's what you need to know
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Does a VPN really provide 100% privacy? Here's what you need to know

VPNs are great tools to help keep your online activity more private, but they have their limits.
By Sam Singleton 2 days ago
Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices

We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this March. Currently on discount: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.
By Sam Singleton 4 days ago
Signal controversy: Why the secure messaging app is all over the news
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Signal controversy: Why the secure messaging app is all over the news

Here’s why this encrypted messaging app is part of such a stir—and the takeaway for your own communication.
By Alaina Yee 7 days ago
Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks
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Google is moving on from smoke detectors and smart locks

Say goodbye to the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock, with Google discontinuing those products and teeing up third-party replacements.
By Ben Patterson 7 days ago
Vivaldi and Proton VPN team up to protect your data from Big Tech, for free
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Vivaldi and Proton VPN team up to protect your data from Big Tech, for free

Powerful web browser Vivaldi is partnering with privacy-conscious Proton VPN to give users back control over their digital lives.
By Sam Singleton 1 week ago
This PC security guru fell for a scam. Here are 3 lessons from his mistakes
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This PC security guru fell for a scam. Here are 3 lessons from his mistakes

Even smart, knowledgeable experts can fall for phishing attacks. Here’s what happened, and how you can avoid the same fate.
By Alaina Yee 1 week ago

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