My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...

Antivirus has become these days a catch-all term. It doesn’t just mean blocking literal computer viruses, trojans, and other bits of malicious code meant to attack your PC. When you opt to go beyond ...

It’s no longer a question of whether or not to back up your data but, rather, how to do it. Even with the forthcoming demise of the ubiquitous floppy, there are still enough disk, disc and tape ...

Splashtop Shield lets tech-savvy users remotely fix family PC issues with ease, but actual virus protection tanked in my ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new industry analysis released by Software Experts has identified Webroot as the top-performing platform for fast threat detection and lightweight PC security ...

AOL on Monday rolled out a beta release of its new PC protection suite dubbed Total Care, which is designed to compete with upcoming offerings from McAfee and Symantec, as well as Windows Live OneCare ...

Using the antivirus trial that came with your PC? Or perhaps you’ve just been sitting it out with Windows Security? You may be able to do better. Why only may do better? It all depends on your ...

HP Inc. today announced the launch of HP Enterprise Security Edition, a new suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business-class personal computers. HP ...

Malware can cripple a computer, steal personal data, and compromise security, yet protection doesn't always require paid software. By combining built-in tools, safe browsing habits, and free antivirus ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...