McAfee has a good reputation for digital security, with software that hits most of the important buttons. Its basic Antivirus package, Internet Security, and Total Protection packages are extremely efficient in detecting malware and viruses on your PC and mobile devices. Users also love its iOS and Android apps. For added security, you can utilize Windows Hello or a fingerprint sensor, set up different devices to authenticate at the door of your home network and encrypt files and data stored on your device using McAfee’s password manager.

All of the features we tested worked flawlessly. The scans we ran were fairly short, taking only eight minutes in our tests to detect intrusions within areas that viruses typically infect, like systems files and registries. The full scans we conducted took a little longer, but were considerably shorter than the norm for 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.

Twitter and Facebook are the only ways to contact customer support. Contacting customer support via email or phone is not available. You can also get solutions to common problems by consulting the extensive troubleshooting manual and a comprehensive FAQ library. McAfee’s Techmaster concierge is the best way to get personal tech support.

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