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This week, you asked... I don't have anti-virus software on my PC and friends tell me I should. Do I really need it and what are the benefits?
Alex answers.... The simple answer is your friends are right, you should have anti virus on your computer. The times where security could be taken lightly are sadly long since gone but with all the different types of anti virus software on the market, which one is the best?
There are literally hundreds of different Anti Virus applications out there, but dont be fooled, not all of them are all they are cracked up to be. I think it's worth going for one of the 'big' named brands. Depending on how PC savvy you are, there are a few choices for you. For the absolute novice, try Symantecs Norton Internet Security, available online for £49.99. Ideal for the beginner, Norton is known to be a little 'paranoid' when it comes to security and locks down any applications it considers dangerous by default. It also installs a handy firewall, email scanner and instant messenger scanner to compliment its integral web site safe guard. If you're a little more willing to customise your own settings then take a look at Trend Internet Security Pro (£54.95) or Trend Internet Security (£44.95) both available online here. Trend is designed more for home office users providing a little more flexibility to users.
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