Choosing An Antivirus Product

Antivirus software is one of those applications that is run almost universally. Almost everyone understands the need to use antivirus software to protect their computer from all sorts of malware. For the most part, antivirus software is antivirus software. They all do a decent job. However, there are some features that set them apart and those are the ones you need to focus on when choosing an antivirus product. For a detailed comparison of antivirus products, you can read the review I wrote for the March 2006 issue of PC World: The New Virus Fighters. If you want to get an idea of what to look for to do your own research, especially given that the PC World article is a year old, read What To Look For In Antivirus Software.