Antivirus Software

Free antivirus programs do not cost anything to install or maintain, though you may have to re-register yearly. Fee-based antivirus  suites offer additional features, some of which may improve protection. If you buy an antivirus  suite, know that they require yearly renewal.

Everyone should have an anti-malware program running and a firewall enabled on their computers.  We tested all the products using Chrome as the browser, since it is the most popular one in the U.S.