McAfee is a reputable name for digital security, with software that official source hits all of the important buttons. Its Antivirus program is highly effective at finding malware on your mobile or PC. Its iOS and Android apps are similarly highly rated by its customers. You can also add additional security by using Windows Hello or a finger print sensor, or setting up other devices for authentication at the door of your home network, as well as encrypting data and files on your device.
All of the features we tested worked. The quick scans took only eight minutes to identify the presence of viruses in areas that are known to infest like system files or registries. The full scans we ran took a bit longer, but they were significantly shorter than the average for the field.
The antivirus itself is easy to navigate and uses a clean interface with all functions carefully grouped into their own tabs for convenience. The Tracker Remover feature is especially helpful, deleting cookies and temporary files that can eat up space and potentially provide hackers with sensitive information. Unfortunately, accessing some of the most important features, such as parental controls and identity theft protections, requires you to log into a separate online dashboard.
Customer support is available via Twitter and Facebook, though not by telephone or email. You can also discover solutions to common issues by consulting the extensive troubleshooting manual and an extensive FAQ library. If you’re looking to get the most individualized tech support you can avail McAfee’s Techmaster Concierge to get one-on-one assistance with your computer, smart devices and other devices.
