Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

Security software is a real free-for-all these days. Sure a few strings might come attached — some free anti-virus software and online scanners are strictly for personal use and you might need to put ...

Why free security software is your best betRob Pegoraro of the Washington Post says a patchwork quilt of free and cheap security software probably beats any expensive suite from the likes of Symantec, ...

There are times when you can get something that's really good for free. PC Magazine recently rated a whole bunch of free security software and they found a number of products that did a really good ...

Microsoft today confirmed that it will launch its free security software suite, which has been in development for almost a year, on Tuesday morning. Microsoft today confirmed that it will launch its ...

At home, I think saving a few bucks probably makes sense. For years, as my neighbors and cousins asked me to help them set up their PCs, I have recommended the free version of AVG (avg.com). This is a ...

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...

Company slates highly anticipated no-cost security offering for download in the morning; 4.7MB Security Essentials is the Microsoft's replacement for Windows Live OneCare Microsoft confirmed that it ...