Scouse_Castaway
War Hero

Right, just shelled out for a new PC and wondering what the general opinion is on the best anti virus or internet security suite software to get. Had terrible experience of Norton crap so open to suggestions.
I also use the free version of Avast, not had a problem and it does not hog resources. Many use the free version of AVG and report the same.BARNEYRNSM said:avast is a free AV that I use on my daughters PC and never had a problem with it.
angrydoc said:Sell you PC, buy a Mac and as long as you don't go to really dodgy sites you'll be fine. Most (but not all) viruses don't work on Macs. This is changing, but I have had my current Mac for 2 years, no antivirus (just Mac firewall), no problems.
JonnoJonno said:I forgot to mention the AV on my work computer. Check out 'Sophos', theyare top notch.
IS-Potential said:I'll second Avast, free version works fine.
Also I use Spybot S&D for anti spyware protection, the immunise feature is worth it alone
flymo said:JonnoJonno said:I forgot to mention the AV on my work computer. Check out 'Sophos', theyare top notch.
Sorry Jonno, but the Information Security industry are looking at Sophos and seeing a company struggling. There AV product isn't keeping up with the rest.
JonnoJonno said:flymo said:JonnoJonno said:I forgot to mention the AV on my work computer. Check out 'Sophos', theyare top notch.
Sorry Jonno, but the Information Security industry are looking at Sophos and seeing a company struggling. There AV product isn't keeping up with the rest.
Cheers for the heads up. I'll check it out.
angrydoc said:Sell you PC, buy a Mac and as long as you don't go to really dodgy sites you'll be fine. Most (but not all) viruses don't work on Macs. This is changing, but I have had my current Mac for 2 years, no antivirus (just Mac firewall), no problems.
Gombear said:angrydoc said:Sell you PC, buy a Mac and as long as you don't go to really dodgy sites you'll be fine. Most (but not all) viruses don't work on Macs. This is changing, but I have had my current Mac for 2 years, no antivirus (just Mac firewall), no problems.
I've just bought a Mac Mini myself. What is classed as a really dodgy site?