Buying guides
Practical comparisons and frameworks, not just top-10 lists.
Comparison
Best Antivirus Software of 2026
A comparison of the top antivirus suites for 2026, based on AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives lab results, pricing structure, and feature sets — not sponsored placements.
Buying guide
Free vs. Paid Antivirus: Do You Actually Need to Pay in 2026?
Microsoft Defender now scores as well as most paid antivirus in independent lab tests. Here's what you actually give up by staying free, and when it's worth paying.
Buying guide
How to Actually Choose an Antivirus (Without Falling for Marketing)
A practical framework for picking antivirus software: what to check first, which claims to ignore, and the questions that actually separate good products from marketing.