AVG provides a full feature set as well as a near-perfect malware detection score. It also has one of the best firewalls that I’ve ever tested as well as a reliable email and web scanner as well as powerful device optimization features. It isn’t parental controls, and ransomware protection is not reliable. It also has a tendency to bog down performance, particularly on computers that aren’t as powerful.
The free version of AVG includes basic malware protection however, it doesn’t include a web or firewall scanner. The basic plan includes an extensive set of features, and premium plans offer useful additional features such as a system tuning tool and a VPN.
As a bonus, AVG’s mobile apps include unique features that aren’t found in the desktop program. Android apps, for example let you remotely lock and wipe a phone in the event it gets lost. It also comes with a photo vault to store all your private photos and video safely. The anti-theft feature is useful, allowing you to track the location of your phone and even sound a siren.
The user-friendly interface of AVG uses familiar thumbnails and headings to guide you through its numerous features. In the settings menu, you can adjust the scan’s sensitivity and include or remove file formats from the scan. You can also enable advanced options such as shredding and deep scanning after they’ve been examined. You can also adjust pop-up notifications, set what data is shared with AVG and activate the “do not disturb” mode for video-watching or gaming on a full screen.
