Buyers' Guide: PC Security Software

Protecting your PC is important, but which software should you use? We point you in the right direction

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You cannot own a PC or laptop today without taking adequate security measures. The Internet may have opened up many opportunities, but it is also a dangerous place for an unprotected PC.

In order to cover yourself, both online and offline, you will need a decent security software suite which combines numerous utilities to tackle different threats.

Popular brands include those from Zone Labs, Trend Micro, Norton and McAfee.

A good security suite should include a firewall, email scanner, spyware checker, anti-virus and anti-spam tools.

Prices for some of the best tools start at around £35 and usually include a year’s online updates. After a year you will need to pay a yearly subscription to keep your software up to date.

Recommended PC Security Software:

Bitdefender 8 Professional Plus
An easy-to-use suite that includes two years of free updates and 24/7 live online support
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Norton Internet Security 2006
It may offer few new features, but Norton Internet Security is still a great way to keep viruses, spammers and hackers at bay
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Zone Labs Zone Alarm Security Suite 6
A comprehensive product that offers excellent Internet security, including spam filtering
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