Avira is in the process of rolling out a fix for users of its antivirus software, as a recent update locked up their PCs entirely. Last week, users complained that updating to the most recent version ...

Avira stays simple, but that has limits. This 2026 review examines its protection, free vs paid versions, and real-world use on desktop and mobile.

Nearly every antivirus company offers a VPN as part of its deluxe security suites. Typically these VPNs are based on white-label services from a third-party such as AnchorFree of Hotspot Shield fame.

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Most Mac antivirus apps need to run on recent versions of ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Avira Prime is the company’s “new” suite that contains every paid and free tool on offer, as well as any upcoming solutions. Among other things, it includes complete endpoint protection, secure online ...

Three high-risk security vulnerabilities in Avira antimalware software allow attackers to execute code with system privileges, among other things.

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Avira Antivirus Pro offers the same basic protection as ...

Avira System Speedup improves a worn PC's performance, particularly its boot time, but other tune-up utilities offer more gains. Plenty of tune-up tools, including a pair of unique ones. Improves a PC ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Avira Internet Security upgrades some components of Avira ...

Avira's new router learns about and protects every device on your home network using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dan Dziedzic Associate editor Dan has been a professional writer for ...

Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency. But Norton 360 isn’t alone ...