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5 Best Cloud Antiviruses in 2025: Expert Ranked
5 Best Cloud Antiviruses in 2025: Expert Ranked
If you’re looking for a quality antivirus, a cloud-based scanner is a great option. Simply put, cloud-based antiviruses are faster and more secure than their traditional counterparts while taking the load off your system's res...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on December 29, 2024
10 Best Ad Blockers in 2025: Get Rid of Ads Today
10 Best Ad Blockers in 2025: Get Rid of Ads Today
Annoying ads are simply everywhere — that’s why you need a good ad blocker. Unfortunately, there are plenty of ad blockers out there that can’t consistently block ads and trackers or are unable to stop ads at the DNS level. Ev...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on December 29, 2024
5 Best Anti-Ransomware Programs in 2025: Expert Tested
5 Best Anti-Ransomware Programs in 2025: Expert Tested
Leaving your device vulnerable to ransomware is an easy way to find your data compromised. Recovering encrypted files is a lengthy (and often unsuccessful) process, and actually paying the ransom likely won’t end with the hack...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on December 29, 2024
5 Best PC Repair Software in 2025: Tools to Fix Your PC
5 Best PC Repair Software in 2025: Tools to Fix Your PC
There’s nothing worse than having a broken or slow PC and not knowing what’s wrong. I’d been experiencing lots of slowdowns lately, so I tested several PC repair programs to see which ones helped fix my computer. Unfortunately...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 29, 2024
Interview With Matt Johansen - Founder and CEO of Vulnerable U
Interview With Matt Johansen - Founder and CEO of Vulnerable U
SafetyDetectives recently sat down with Matt Johansen, founder and CEO of Vulnerable U, to discuss his unique approach to cybersecurity and mental health in the industry. With a career that began in IT, Johansen's passion for ethi...
Shauli Zacks by Shauli Zacks Updated on December 29, 2024
5 Best Trojan Protection and Removal Tools in 2025
5 Best Trojan Protection and Removal Tools in 2025
Not too long ago, I realized I had a trojan on my computer — it was causing me some pretty severe trouble, and I got anxious about the possible risks, such as unauthorized access, data theft, and other harmful activities. I st...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on December 28, 2024
5 Best Free Firewall Programs in 2025: Safe & Secure
5 Best Free Firewall Programs in 2025: Safe & Secure
Choosing the best free firewall can be challenging. With so many options available, it’s tough to find one that effectively detects threats or offers you full coverage. Many free firewalls only offer inbound protection, leavin...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on December 28, 2024
5 Best Malwarebytes Alternatives in 2025: Top Choices
5 Best Malwarebytes Alternatives in 2025: Top Choices
Malwarebytes has long been a favorite antivirus for many users. However, its free version lacks real-time protection, and its premium features are pretty limited compared to the best antiviruses in — it doesn’t have a firewal...
Manual Thomas by Manual Thomas Updated on December 28, 2024
3 Best Antiviruses for Amazon Fire in 2025: Tested
3 Best Antiviruses for Amazon Fire in 2025: Tested
Amazon Fire tablets need antivirus protection. While FireOS, the system that powers Amazon tablets, is a solid operating system with some good built-in protections, it’s still just a modified version of the Android OS. This me...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 28, 2024
5 Best Internet Security Packages for Laptops in 2025
5 Best Internet Security Packages for Laptops in 2025
I spent several weeks testing the most popular internet security packages to see which ones provide the best protection for laptops. As laptops generally have less processing power than desktop computers, a good laptop antivir...
Eric Goldstein by Eric Goldstein Updated on December 28, 2024