McAfee is one of the most comprehensive internet security suites that are available. It comes with top-quality antivirus and a lot of features, including a password manager, VPN and file shredder at incredibly low prices. It covers a vast number of devices in one subscription.

McAfee’s performance has been exemplary however it can sometimes slow down the performance of a PC. Tests conducted by AV-Comparatives revealed mcafee antivirus that an exhaustive scan of our test computer’s 366872 files took around an hour and consumed 3.20% of the processor memory; this was right in the middle of the pack. A quick scan was faster in that it took about eight minutes to examine the areas that viruses tend to infect, such as the system files and registries.

The tech support provided by the company is excellent. It provides a community forum, as well as 24/7 telephone and chat support as and a massive knowledge base. It also offers a virtual assistance and an assessment tool to determine the vulnerability of your device. To reach a customer service agent, you have to complete a lengthy form that includes your name, last name, phone number and email address. You also have to confirm both of these.

One of the issues with McAfee’s approach is that it separates its different features into separate apps. The Mac application, for example is not able to search but only redirects you to the website. This makes the process of navigating parental controls and identity theft protections more complicated than with the total package rivals.