With so many antivirus products on the market, it’s hard to know whether you’re getting a great deal or wasting your money. Comodo and McAfee are both worthwhile providers who excel in different areas of cybersecurity. They use sophisticated anti-malware detection protocols, so you can be sure of strong baseline security.
Comodo provides additional protection from malware. The sandboxing technology ensures all apps and files are launched in a secure virtual environment. This feature means threats can be quarantined without infiltrating your system. The software uses cloud-based whitelisting to speed up scans of safe programs. If a problem arises, the Application Control lets you lock down your system but still use programs that you know are secure. There’s also a handy ‘Game Mode’ which pauses notifications during gameplay and other full-screen activities. Comodo is a great value for the money; its Windows packages range from free to $89.99, and they also offer Mac and Linux tools at no cost.
McAfee offers comprehensive security for the whole family. Their antivirus software can be used on unlimited devices, and you can remotely manage them all using the Security Management Console. This internal app allows you to locate and wipe connected devices. You also get a firewall and Social Media Guard to keep you safe on networking platforms. The anti-phishing browser extension keeps you away from scam websites. So many features slow down your system, but McAfee’s PC tune-up tool cleans your disk and increases the speed. While there’s no free version, McAfee works on most operating systems, even Android and iOS.
