Review by Joanna D.

This is a cross-platform internet security package (devices like phones are covered) and it resembles the standalone antivirus package.

I’d never been a fan of McAfee, but it seems to be on par with Norton for security and has a lot of features I like. There is a vulnerability scanner, a virtual file shredder, and a cleanup tool to remove the leftover bits of files that are remaining when you delete or de-install software, and you can scrub traces of your online activity. You are alerted to potentially dangerous web pages and links. If for some reason you have turned off the anti-virus, the WebAdvisor alerts you before you go online (I appreciate that. Some software installations require you turn off the anti-virus and it’s easy to forget to turn it on again before venturing online.)nnYou also get protection for non-Windows device such as your Android Smartphone and tablet (I use both.) This is the selling point for me–I am always forgetting–hello, the phone and the Kindle go online You can install McAfee Antivirus & Security Premium on your Android devices and get antivirus, anti-theft, and a privacy reporter for apps, which is also good, because many game apps have a lot of things you DON’T want, snooping around your tablet or phone. Apps can be pin coded, helpful if you have a child who grabs your phone or tablet to play with. This has happened to me; the minute I’m visiting with a friend’s ten year old, he’s onto the Kindle looking for games. I can set up a user profile for him and shut him out of things I don’t want him to have access to.

Apple users will be less thrilled: there are fewer features for MAC and iOS support is also more limited.