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Best Mac antivirus 2024: Security suites compared
14 of the best antivirus packages and security suites for protecting your Mac from viruses and malware, reviewed and ranked by our expert editors.
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AVG Internet Security for Mac review
We test AVG Internet Security for Mac and find it easy to use and effective at catching viral, phishing, and malware activity on a Mac.
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Best iPad VPN
Want to access blocked websites, streaming services and more on your iPad? You need a VPN. We recommend the best options out there.
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ClearVPN review: A good option for VPN newbies
ClearVPN is easy to use and has a slick UI, but a lack of power features may put some off.
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Norton Ultra VPN review
Norton’s revised VPN’s greatest strength is how it ties in with the company’s wider tools – but that may also be its downfall.
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Norton 360 for Mac review: How well does Norton protect your Mac?
Norton 360 can protect your Mac from nasties, but we did encounter some problems.
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Private Internet Access VPN review
Private Internet Access is a great VPN for power users and one of the more impressive VPNs out there.
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Malwarebytes Premium for Macs review
Malwarebytes catches a respectable amount of viral activity and malware, but does it do enough for Mac users?
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ProtonVPN review: Easy to understand, fast, and full of features
Proton VPN might just be the new gold standard for VPNs, but it’s not without a couple of minor inconveniences.
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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers a handy, customizable user interface and good features, but how good is it at removing malware?
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ESET Home Security Premium Review
While ESET Home Security Premium completes its primary task of antiviral and malware prevention, several bugs need to be fixed.
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ExpressVPN review
Despite a fairly basic Mac app, ExpressVPN is fast, privacy-focused, and easy to use – making it easy to recommend.
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Best VPN for iPhone: Unlock content with these recommended services
Looking for the best VPN for iPhone? These recommended services provide privacy, security, and unblock content around the world.
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PureVPN review
PureVPN has a sleek Mac VPN client, is easy to use and offered reliable geo-unlocking in our tests.
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Total Defense Antivirus for Mac Review
Total Defense has 30-day free trial and is easy to use, but the long initial scan and failure to remove some malware is frustrating.
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Surfshark VPN for Mac review
SurfShark is great for just about anything a VPN could be used for, and the lack of device limits makes it ideal for families, too.
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NordVPN for Mac review
NordVPN is a great option for privacy and moving away from geoblocking, but we don’t love its pricing structure.
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Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review
Intego provides comprehensive digital protection with relatively clear controls, all without impacting performance.
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