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Globetrotting with a VPN

The smart traveler always uses a VPN abroad, and here’s why.

26 April 2018 min read

Large-scale cyberattack? Protect yourself with this quick and easy guide

perex__ Follow these simple tips and precautions to help keep your devices — and yourself — safe in the event of a Big One.

Follow these simple tips and precautions to help keep your devices — and yourself — safe in the event of a Big One.

18 April 2018 min read

How to get rid of toolbars, adware, and trials with Avast Cleanup Premium

perex__ Your PC might be full of programs you didn’t even know about, such as trials, pre-installed toolbars and other hidden junk.

Your PC might be full of programs you didn’t even know about, such as trials, pre-installed toolbars and other hidden junk.

14 April 2018 min read

Should you use an ad blocker?

perex__ The answer is yes. Here are three good reasons why and four things to look out for.

The answer is yes. Here are three good reasons why and four things to look out for.

12 April 2018 min read

Recommend Avast, earn rewards

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Earn free Avast premium products with our retooled Recommendation Program.

7 April 2018 min read

It’s Phishing Season

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Tax season IS phishing season — here’s your survival guide to make it out alive.

29 March 2018 min read

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8 reasons to use a VPN

perex__ VPNs can sound intimidating, but here’s why you should consider signing up for a VPN service.

VPNs can sound intimidating, but here’s why you should consider signing up for a VPN service.

26 March 2018 min read

The essential guide to cleaning & speeding up your Mac

perex__ Macs don’t ever slow down, don’t ever crash, and sure as rain don’t ever run out of space. Right? Wrong.

Macs don’t ever slow down, don’t ever crash, and sure as rain don’t ever run out of space. Right? Wrong.

20 March 2018 min read

Is your smart home a secure home?

perex__ IoT devices may make our lives more convenient, but they also make our homes more vulnerable.

IoT devices may make our lives more convenient, but they also make our homes more vulnerable.

14 March 2018 min read

Want a private browser? The essential guide to online privacy

perex__ Worried about your privacy? You should be. Online tracking makes it very tricky to keep things to yourself.

Worried about your privacy? You should be. Online tracking makes it very tricky to keep things to yourself.

6 March 2018 min read

What is a VPN and how does it work? Your Essential Guide.

perex__ Everything you always wanted to know about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) but were afraid to ask.

Everything you always wanted to know about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) but were afraid to ask.

15 February 2018 min read

Avast Android App Report reveals: These apps crush your phone’s battery

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Our new Android App Report explains what your favorite apps are doing to your smartphone’s performance.

13 February 2018 min read

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