Antivirus and the Bundles Tools

There are so many options on the market for an antivirus or security solution that you may not know which to choose. A good security product is not just about the antivirus protection but also about firewall protection, protection against cybercrime when browsing the internet, protection against ransomware, VPN protection against third-party monitoring and censorship, and so on.

Besides the core security modules, many “complete” security products bundle additional tools. They may include safely encrypted storage space in the cloud, password wallets, parental control tools and so on. These additional tools can be that little push you need to make the right choice between two similar security products but should not hold the first place in your mind when you start looking for your next great security solution. For instance, if you are a traveller and you usually take your Windows computer or device with you, you should preferably get a security product that includes a VPN service plan which is the only way in which you can be safe when you connect to untrustworthy public wireless networks like those found in airports, coffee shops, conference centers and so on.

When choosing to buy a security product, you should check whether the additional tools it bundles are:

• Security-oriented – The free additional tools are not worth buying if they are not security oriented and come out to be just a means to a marketing end.
• Useful – When buying a security product, the additional tools you get should be helpful to you and not just clones of tools that are already found in Windows.
• Do not harm your security or your privacy – Some vendors choose to bundle additional tools that harm your security or privacy. If a security solution includes web browsers, shady toolbars, browser add-ons or any other tools that lower your security or privacy, you should stay away from that product.
• Do not involve additional costs – The additional services are not worth it if you need to pay more money in addition to what you already paid for the security suite.

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