Best Virus Program?

     I get this question a lot. And up till about a year and a half ago, I suggested AVG. For one, it was free, and secondly it wasn’t a resource hog. I wasn’t fully sold on it, as I was always skeptical about its level of protection. However, after a while,

     I hated Norton, and Mcafee. Both of these programs were huge resource hogs. And about 4 or 5 years ago, Anti-Virus programs turned into Internet Security programs. This even made those programs more of a resource hog. Also, the firewall part of the program is always popping up with “allow this”, and “allow that”, and for the average user, it is an annoyance.

     Granted, a firewall is a good thing. However, I prefer NAT firewalls that are included in routers, and wireless routers. One is pictured to the left. These provide a “hardware firewall” in between your Internet connection and your computer.

     Even without a router, Windows XP comes with a firewall, however I prefer a router. Even if you dont have a laptop, installing a properly secured wireless router, will offer your friends wireless when they drop by with laptops, and its a one time charge for a firewall.

     So, who do I recommend? I recommend Kasperksy Anti-Virus. It is a very good program, and also offers the ability to change the level of protection. Those with teenagers might need extra protection as Myspace and chat sites are loaded with Trojan viruses.  If your running your business on your computer, and don’t go to Myspace, and don’t chat, and basically just do business, then Kasperksy will let you change the level of protection to use less resources, freeing those resources up for your work.

     I also provide a free 30 day trial, buy clicking on the Kaspersky Download on the right. This link will always be here, so feel free to pass it around. If you want to purchase it, please contact me, as we offer it for over 30 percent off than you would pay on the Kasperksy site. 

     All in all, as long as you are running up-to-date virus software, then that is good. However, if you are using Norton, or Mcafee, I do recommend a switch, as those programs are known among the industry as slowing your computer down.