Avira stays simple, but that has limits. This 2026 review examines its protection, free vs paid versions, and real-world use on desktop and mobile.

Avira is in the process of rolling out a fix for users of its antivirus software, as a recent update locked up their PCs entirely. Last week, users complained that updating to the most recent version ...

Nearly every antivirus company offers a VPN as part of its deluxe security suites. Typically these VPNs are based on white-label services from a third-party such as AnchorFree of Hotspot Shield fame.

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Most Mac antivirus apps need to run on recent versions of ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Avira Antivirus Pro offers the same basic protection as ...

With the alarming rise of cyber-security violations these days, it is a must to keep devices secure at all times. With all those threats, either in the form of viruses or cyber criminals such as ...

Avira's new router learns about and protects every device on your home network using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dan Dziedzic Associate editor Dan has been a professional writer for ...

Three high-risk security vulnerabilities in Avira antimalware software allow attackers to execute code with system privileges, among other things.

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Avira Internet Security upgrades some components of Avira ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Most Mac antivirus apps need to run on recent versions of ...