AVG is among the most popular antivirus applications in the world. It offers a free product that is just as good as other antivirus software. It’s easy to setup and use and its user interface is functional rather than flashy.
The suite comes with several features that protect you against malware and other cyber-threats, however, most of them will only be available if you upgrade to the premium edition. AVG’s Support Center enable faster decision making is accessible directly from the software. It features forums, a how-to section, community advice, and an online ticket submission. There’s also an on-line number for premium users, but it’s only available during working hours.
The malware scanner uses machine learning and heuristics in order to detect threats that might be missed by traditional signature-based detection methods. It can detect rootkits as well as worms, trojans and other sophisticated malware. It also has an auto-scan function that runs on autopilot as well as a fast scan that skips over files AVG knows are safe and a thorough scan designed to take longer but give you more protection.
AVG’s antiphishing technology is very effective. It also comes with firewalls that can be set up to block certain ports or programs. It also comes with a device optimization tool that can remove unused apps and help speed up the PC and a photo vault that stores passwords. Its anti-theft features are more advanced than its competitors, allowing users to remotely track the location of a lost or stolen device using GPS. You can also remotely lock or wipe data and set up a siren when you suspect someone has stolen the device.