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Avira Prime: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus.

Authors :
YEE, ALAINA
Source :
PCWorld. May2024, Vol. 42 Issue 5, p39-51. 13p. 13 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Avira Prime is an antivirus software suite that provides comprehensive protection and PC utilities. It has a user-friendly interface and offers a wide range of tools, including malware and web defenses, a password manager, unlimited VPN, and dark web monitoring. The software also includes PC performance tools such as speeding up the computer and finding duplicate files. It does not have parental controls but offers various backup options. The subscription costs $60 for the first year and $105 per year thereafter, with a 60-day money-back guarantee. The default plan covers five devices, but users can upgrade to a 25-device plan for $130 per year. Avira Prime is easy to install and navigate, providing real-time protection against online and offline threats. It offers scheduled and manual scans, as well as a firewall to monitor network traffic. Additional features include a password manager, a secure browser, and a system speedup tool. Overall, Avira Prime is a user-friendly antivirus suite that offers strong security and a reasonable subscription price. It is suitable for beginners who want a simple start and gradually learn more about PC management. While it performs well in malware detection and protection tests, it may struggle with sophisticated, targeted threats. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07378939
Volume :
42
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PCWorld
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
176795682