We all need to keep our computers protected with anti-virus and anti-malware software.  Many of us grew up on Norton anti-virus, or MacAfee’s anti-virus software.  Still most new computers arrive with trial software preloaded from one or the other of these manufacturers.

Free anti-virus has come a long way.  Microsoft offers Microsoft Security Elements – no charge;  AVG is well respected, and there are more.  This is a comprehensive resource of free anti-viruses and performance test results for each. (Scroll mid way down for the article.)  It’ll help you make the right choice for your computer.