Which programs offer the best internet security programs? I currently have a 90 day McAfee Security trial. It seems to be working fine, but what about other programs such as Norton? The trail has virus protection, a firewall, and privacy protection. What other features should I look for in a security program? How much do these programs usually cost to buy and then for updates? Do most offer a year of updates with purchase?
Get the free version of AVG for Anti-Virus, get the free version of Zonealarm for a firewall, and use Spybot Search & Destroy to handle spyware.
There is no reason to pay for this type of software; the free stuff works just as well; and in my experience I found AVG to be a lot less buggy, and to cause fewer problems than Norton or McAfee.