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PLU THE BEST USA-MADE CARS AND APPLIANCES
AND, HOW NOT TO FALL FOR FAKES & FRAUDS. consunnacans aneKeep Your PC
Safe—for Free
You can get good antivirus
protection at no cost, or add extra
defenses with paid programs
YoU CAN'T ARGUE with free, But when It
‘comes to protecting your computer, is free
good enough? Our tests show that itis. We
tried Is security software packages, oth free
versions and fuller suites that you pay for,
and found thatthe best ofthe freebies pro:
Vide ample coverage for most threats. You
can add afew free extras f you want more
protection than a basi package provides.
‘Two tips, for starters: Download from the
oficial website, and be sure to choose the
free version. I's easy to grab a fee-based
product by mistake. Then decide whether
Yyou want one ofthese add-ons. (Note: We're
focusing on Windows PCs because they
face far more security threats than Apple
computers.)
‘Phishing protection Free packages don't
hhave ant-phishing features that warn you if
{you gotoa risky site used in phishing scams
‘or one that might host malware. No sweat;
its easy o set up phishing protection. Most
‘major browsers have some protection built
in but toolbars from Neteraftneteraft.com)
and MAfee Site Advisor (siteadvisor.com)
offer more warning about dangerous sites.
‘Anti-spam tool. If your email service