Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...

We researched and tested top antivirus software like Bitdefender and McAfee to help you select the best cybersecurity suite for your digital safety needs.

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Ever wondered how often you should run an antivirus scan on your PC or Mac? While all best antivirus software will utilize a real-time scanner keeping an eye on everything you're doing or downloading, ...

If a ransom note suddenly appears on your PC screen, your PC has been hacked. But computer attacks are not always so drastic and clear-cut. For the less obvious cases, you’ll need a finer sense and ...

Malware includes viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware — they all work differently but tend to cause similar ...

Viruses and worms just keep getting smarter and more devious. While the best defense is not opening e-mail attachments, you still need a solid antivirus program. Most people think of Norton when they ...