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The Best Antivirus Software for 2026

Neil J. Rubenking — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:29:33 +0000

Antivirus apps protect your PC's personal information, data, bank accounts, and other sensitive information. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the right antivirus for your needs.

What Are Viruses, Malware, and Ransomware?

We call these apps antivirus, but in truth, it's unlikely you'll encounter an actual computer virus. Malware these days is primarily about generating revenue, and there's no easy way to profit from spreading a virus. Ransomware …

McAfee AntiVirus

Neil J. Rubenking — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:55:44 +0000

Effective antivirus for a single Windows PC

Not everyone has to maintain security for a host of PCs and other devices. For some, an antivirus that protects just one PC is both necessary and sufficient. If that’s your situation, McAfee AntiVirus might be just what you need. A license protects precisely one PC, …

Malwarebytes vs. McAfee: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection in 2025?

Neil J. Rubenking — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:59:02 +0000

McAfee has been around forever. Malwarebytes started life as a favorite cleanup tool when other antiviruses failed. How do these two antivirus powerhouses stack up against each other? I've tested both and there’s a winner, but not by a huge margin.

Pricing and Pricing Tiers

If you have just one PC, then McAfee’s singular price point of $49.99 per year is a reasonable fit. A good many competitors cost the same for a one-device license, though the price for many is less. When it comes to protecting more devices, though, McAfee’s deal …

McAfee vs. Norton: Which Big-Name Antivirus Is Best?

Neil J. Rubenking — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:17:36 +0000

Everybody knows McAfee and Norton, and both have reached the winners’ circle in my antivirus tests over the years. If you’re picking one of the two right now, which should it be? I put them head to head, scoring each to see which takes the win.

Pricing and Pricing Tiers

If you plot the price of popular antivirus apps on a chart, you’ll find a cluster of dots around $39.99 and another cluster around $49.99. That’s for a single license, for a year. With a list price of $49.99 per year for one license, McAfee falls squarely …

Bitdefender vs. McAfee: Which Premium Antivirus Protects Your Data Better?

Neil J. Rubenking — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:02:08 +0000

Bitdefender is one of our Editors’ Choice winners for antivirus, but McAfee has some strong points in its favor. Which one should you use? I've been testing both services for years and am here to break them down for you across their most important categories.

Pricing and Pricing Tiers

For a single license, most antivirus tools charge around $39 or $49 per year. When it comes to protecting a lot of computers, some antivirus companies spread out a smorgasbord of choices, with discount pricing for up to 10, 25, even 50.

That’s not the case with either …