McAfee has a strong reputation for protecting your digital data, and has software that hits all of the hot buttons. Its Antivirus program is highly effective in detecting malware on your computer or mobile device. Its iOS and Android apps are equally highly rated by customers. For added security, you can make use of Windows Hello or a fingerprint sensor, or create alternative devices to authenticate on the door of your home network and encrypt files and data stored on your device using McAfee’s password manager.
All the features we tested performed well. The quick scans only took 8 minutes to find attacks on areas where viruses are known to infect, such as registry files or system files. The full scans we ran took longer, but were still 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.
Support is available on Twitter and Facebook However, it is not available via email or phone. There’s also a robust FAQ library and an extensive set of troubleshooting guides that will assist you in solving common problems. McAfee’s Techmaster Concierge is the best method to receive personalized tech support.