When your phone, tablet or PC becomes slower, it’s easy to chalk it up to the device getting older or the network struggling with the request. Sometimes, there’s a different cause, though – malware. An infection can slow even a relatively new device to a crawl. Use a reputable antivirus tool to scan for and […]

Always use antivirus software and keep it up-to-date. Antivirus software recognizes malware and protects your computer against it. Installing antivirus software from a reputable vendor, like Total Defense, is an important step in preventing and detecting infections. Always visit vendor sites directly rather than clicking on advertisements or email links. Because attackers are continually creating […]

If you have held off on installing antivirus software in the past, you might have done so because of concerns about how it impacted system performance due to frequent scans. In truth, there are AV solutions out there, like Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus, that don’t take such a heavy-handed approach and instead provides advanced protection, […]

While phones and tablets have become the go-to computing devices for many students, the laptop still has an important role to play. Any assignments requiring a lot of typing or working with complex documents such as slide decks or long PDFs, are usually better suited to the laptop’s unique capabilities. Many laptop models now even […]

Antivirus solutions are among the oldest cybersecurity platforms out there, and they’re still vital pieces of the protective puzzle. Suites like Ultimate Internet Security from Total Defense provide advanced virus detection and mitigation so that you can browse, buy and chat with confidence.

Free trials are great ways to learn about an antivirus suite’s features before actually purchasing it. However, you shouldn’t bank on a trial version to keep you safe – it’s meant to be a purchase aide, not a comprehensive defense against malware. Upgrade to a full version to stay safe. Try our Total Defense award-winning […]