McAfee is a well-known brand in the field of digital security. Its software hits all the right buttons. Its this article Antivirus package is very effective at finding malware on your computer or mobile device. Customers also praise its iOS and Android apps. You can also add additional security by using Windows Hello or a finger print sensor, setting up alternative devices for authentication at the point of entry to your home network, as well as encrypting files and data on your device.
All of the features we tested worked. The scans we ran were fairly brief, taking only eight minutes to detect intrusions within areas that viruses typically infect, such as the system files and registries. The complete scans took longer, but they were still shorter than the norm in the field.
The antivirus itself is easy to navigate and uses a clean interface with all functions carefully grouped into their own tabs for convenience. The Tracker Remover feature is especially helpful, deleting cookies and temporary files that can eat up space and potentially provide hackers with sensitive information. Unfortunately, accessing some of the most important features, such as parental controls and identity theft protections, requires you to log into a separate online dashboard.
Support is available on Twitter and Facebook, though not by telephone or email. You can also find solutions to common issues by consulting the extensive troubleshooting manual and a comprehensive FAQ library. If you want the most personal tech assistance you can use McAfee’s Techmaster Concierge service and get one-on-one assistance with your computer, smart devices and other devices.