Q: 🤔 Do I really need to pay for an antivirus?

Yes! I’ve searched all over the internet to find the best password manager deals for Black Friday. All of the deals on this list include links to each brand’s discount page where you’ll find their plans at the lowest possible prices. Keep in mind that most of these are “secret” deals available only on these pages, so you won’t be able to find lower prices elsewhere (in fact, you may end up paying more if you search for Black Friday deals on other sites!).

Q: 🤔️ Can I just turn off my antivirus while my games are open?

You can, but hackers are expecting you to do this — gamers are a huge target for cyber attacks because of their reputation for connecting to the internet without protection. However, there are many gaming-optimized antivirus options on the market today, so there’s no reason why you should ever turn off your antivirus, even during intense gameplay. All of the products on this list have excellent malware scanners and game modes, so you can stay protected while gaming without any interruptions. And some antiviruses like BullGuard even provide specialized game boosters that actually improve your PC performance during gameplay.

Q: 🤔️ Are all gaming modes in antivirus software the same?

No, not really. Many of the top-tier antivirus programs now include a “game mode” which will suspend notifications and scans while you’re in full screen mode. But then there are some — like BullGuard and McAfee — which will boost your PC’s performance and actually increase your frame rate and CPU processing power.

Question 1

🤔 Are these really the lowest prices?

Accepted Answer

I’ve searched all over the internet to find the best antivirus deals possible. I’m also updating this page daily until Cyber Monday is over. All of the deals on this list are linking to each brand’s discount page where they offer their lowest-priced packages.

Almost all of these pages are “secret” deals. If you try to search for these brands elsewhere, you’re going to end up paying a higher price. You won’t be able to find a lower price than the discounts I’ve listed here.

Question 2

🤔 Are there any Black Friday/Cyber Monday antivirus free trials?

Accepted Answer

Since they’re already heavily discounted for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, most of these packages don’t have any free trials. But all of the products on this list have money-back guarantees.

For instance, Norton 360 has a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can use it for 60 days completely risk-free. If you decide you don’t like it, simply return it for a full refund, no questions asked!

Question 3

🤔 Do I really need to pay for an antivirus?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I’ve searched all over the internet to find the best password manager deals for Black Friday. All of the deals on this list include links to each brand’s discount page where you’ll find their plans at the lowest possible prices. Keep in mind that most of these are “secret” deals available only on these pages, so you won’t be able to find lower prices elsewhere (in fact, you may end up paying more if you search for Black Friday deals on other sites!).

Question 4

🤔 Do password managers offer free trials for Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

Accepted Answer

Some of the password managers on this list have free trials, but don’t forget that the deals listed on this page are available only for a limited time. So, if you get a free trial, by the time the trial ends, these Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals will no longer be available.

On the other hand, most of the products I recommend — including my top choice, Dashlane — have risk-free money-back guarantees, so you can purchase these products (with the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal) and get your money back within 30 days if you are not 100% satisfied.

Question 5

🤔 Are password managers secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all of the password managers on this list are very secure – they use advanced, unbreakable encryption, have zero-knowledge policies, support two-factor authentication (2FA), and come with additional security features.

Some of the products on this list also have unique security features – for example, Dashlane includes a VPN with unlimited data, LastPass has multiple account recovery options, and Keeper has an encrypted messaging app.

Question 6

🤔 Can’t I just use a free password manager?

Accepted Answer

You can — but free password managers are usually very limited (limited password storage, use on a limited number of devices, no advanced features, etc.). If you don’t have a lot of online accounts and only use one or two devices, you may be ok with a free password manager (I recommend LastPass Free).

On the other hand, if you have lots of online accounts, more than 1 device, and are looking for extra features like password sharing, password auditing, and dark web monitoring, you should invest a couple of bucks in a premium product. And now is definitely the best time to get a premium password manager — all of the password managers on this list come with amazing Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, so you can get premium password protection at an unbeatable price!

Question 7

🤔 Will an antivirus affect my gaming?

Accepted Answer

Most antiviruses affect gameplay, yes. Virus scans are notorious for their high-CPU load, and pop-up notifications may jump on screen at bad moments. This can cause noticeable lag and other performance glitches.

But the best gaming antiviruses won’t affect gameplay at all. These antiviruses have one or more features that keep your antivirus software and games running smoothly together, including:

Gaming mode. Suspends virus scans and notifications while you’re gaming.
Game booster. Reallocates background processes to free up CPU processor for gaming.
Cloud-based scanner. Doesn’t use your CPU to run scans, limiting system strain during routine scans.
System optimization. Cleans out junk files, speeds your bootup, and increases RAM and memory availability.

BullGuard and McAfee are the only products on my list that will actually increase your CPU performance with their game booster features. Other products on my list have automatic gaming modes and cloud-based scanners, so you won’t have to worry about a headshot being interrupted by a security notification!

Question 8

🤔️ Can I just turn off my antivirus while my games are open?

Accepted Answer

You can, but hackers are expecting you to do this — gamers are a huge target for cyber attacks because of their reputation for connecting to the internet without protection.

However, there are many gaming-optimized antivirus options on the market today, so there’s no reason why you should ever turn off your antivirus, even during intense gameplay.

All of the products on this list have excellent malware scanners and game modes, so you can stay protected while gaming without any interruptions. And some antiviruses like BullGuard even provide specialized game boosters that actually improve your PC performance during gameplay.

Question 9

🤔️ Are all gaming modes in antivirus software the same?

Accepted Answer

No, not really. Many of the top-tier antivirus programs now include a “game mode” which will suspend notifications and scans while you’re in full screen mode. But then there are some — like BullGuard and McAfee — which will boost your PC’s performance and actually increase your frame rate and CPU processing power.

Question 10

🤔️ Is there a free antivirus that offers a gaming mode?

Accepted Answer

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