User-friendly and well organized interface Easy to set up Includes many tools in one package Multi-device functionality Offers optimization options when battery or resources are critical
Cons
Occasionally detects fake positives Could freeze your OS or make it unstable
Kaspersky Total Security
Price: $
Kaspersky Total Security is a comprehensive security solution, offering all the tools you need to protect all your devices against viruses, spyware, phishing and other types of threats. It includes functionalities from both Anti-Virus and Internet Security line of Kaspersky products, plus additional functionalities.
Antivirus component of Kaspersky Total Security allows you to perform full scan, scan of startup items loaded with OS, and to scan only selected items or any connected external device. Additionally, you can check individual items for viruses and other threats, by right clicking on them in Windows Explorer, where you can also check their reputation and get more detailed information about each item.
When it comes to online security, Kaspersky Total Security offers many tools for that purpose. It can protect you from services collecting your online activity information, and it can protect your kid's online activities by restricting instant messaging, block personal data transfer, and prevent access to certain websites and downloading of files.
Even when shopping online or using online banking, you can be protected by using Safe Money tool from Kaspersky Total Security. Another useful tool is Password Manager, which can be used for safely storing login credentials and other sensitive data, allowing you to enter them automatically when needed.
One important step for ensuring you don't lose your valuable data is creating backups. Kaspersky Total Security can help you with that by allowing you to create backup tasks, which can be set to run automatically at specified periods. Backups can be made to different locations, including network drive, FTP server, cloud, removable media or local drive. Backing up to external location ensures your data could be rescued, even if your primary storage has been physically damaged or lost.
For conclusion, Kaspersky Total Security comes with a user-friendly and well organized interface. It packs many additional functionalities than the ones mentioned above, and can be considered as an indispensable tool in maintaining your digital security across many devices.
Reviewed by Tony Hill (editor rating 4.5 out of 5 stars) Sooftware editor's pick
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Additional info
Minimum requirements
• Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 • Internet connection: Dial-up minimum • Memory RAM: Min 1 GB