ESET offers various plans for Windows, macOS, Android and Linux. There’s a no-cost plan which is ideal for security basics, while the more expensive plans include features like password management and parental controls and data encryption. The most expensive package also comes with a gaming mode that can restrict access to your computer’s hardware while you play.

Installation is quick and easy. It doesn’t overburden your computer with unnecessary software. There are a few extra settings to fiddle with but the majority of tools and features are clearly identified on the left-hand sidebar.

Connected Home monitor is a brand new feature that gives a visual representation of all devices connected to your network. You can also use it to look for weaknesses like open ports and weak router passwords.

Another notable feature is a pop-up that is displayed every time you insert a USB storage device. You can choose to scan your drive immediately or set the program to do so automatically, and should you choose not to conduct a full-scale scan you can still start an on-demand check.

Advanced users will appreciate the option to control the type and amount of the suite scans. You can define the number of www.genesistechnologysolutionstt.com/is-your-organization-prepared-for-a-legal-compliance-audit files and folders that the program must scan and also specific items such as networks and boot sectors. You can define how thoroughly the program should scan archives if you want to exclude certain types of files.