Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: The best at protecting you and your computer. Updates include a vastly improved performance and several features to make things easier on the user.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: A vast improvement in its interface, installation and performance make Kaspersky a best bet for those who are looking for easy, fast, top-notch security.
Avast! Internet Security

Bottom line: Fast, affordable and easy to use. Best for users who want a simple, user-friendly interface. Discount for NextAdvisor users.
BitDefender

Bottom line: For those who want top-rated protection without the interruptions. New features help improve performance and give users a few more options for security.
Eset Smart Security 5

Bottom line: If you aren't in to all the bells and whistles and just want the simplest security software that will protect your computer, ESET is your best bet.
McAfee Total Protection 2012

Bottom line: Standard PC security with a few new features that could turn heads; exclusive $20 discount
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012

Bottom line: Good product for those just looking for the basic protection. Easy install, simple interface and quick performance.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012

Bottom line: Full-featured, low-fuss improvement to previous ZoneAlarm software; good value, but hard to measure effectiveness
Trend Micro Internet Security 2012

Bottom line: Best bet for users looking for quality, inexpensive software. New features up the software's game.
Iolo's System Shield 4

Bottom line: Inexpensive, reliable software with a cool detection feature. Confusing interface and difficult installation downgrades its score. Discount for NextAdvisor readers.
AVG Internet Security

Bottom line: Good security software if you are looking for all the bells and whistles at half the price.
PC Tools

Bottom line: PC Tools Internet Security has a nice user interface and is easy to use, but it under-delivers on consistency and performance
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2010

Bottom line: Simple interface but poorly implemented; frequent crashes, indiscriminate program blocking

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McAfee offers back-to-school price break

August 4th, 2009 - Posted by Kent

When I was in school, back-to-school shopping involved buying pencils, erasers, and Trapper Keepers of ever-increasing complexity. That was in the last century. Today, it's a different world, which is why McAfee wants to send us back to school with their Total Protection 2009 Internet security package. When we reviewed it here, we found it to be the best stand-alone Internet security software for the money. Their current 50%-off promotion now brings it down to $39.99, ten bucks cheaper than it was before, and the same price as the former cost-cutting champs we reviewed. The back-to-school promotion runs until September 17th, and no coupon is required. Just follow the links from our reviews, or right here in the blog. The Total Protection 2009 product offers protection against viruses, spyware, phishing, spam, and several other things that I never had to worry about with my Trapper Keeper.

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