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Avast Free Antivirus 2016 review
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With protection that bests many paid-for rivals, Avast is a great free choice – if you overlook the upsell

Security Essentials has a simple interface, but it does look slightly dated
Microsoft Security Essentials review
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Utterly outclassed when installed on a poorly-maintained computer, but an effective tool if you keep your machine updated

AVG Free Antivirus 2015 review
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A well-designed anti-virus package with massively improved malware protection results, but it's not quite there yet

Avast Free Antivirus 2015 review
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With a great user interface and reliable malware protection, Avast is once again our favourite free anti-virus program

How to stop Windows 10 spying on you
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Stop Windows 10 from sending home data about how you use it

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We check your password security, and show how to make safe passwords with your own free password manager

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How to recover a hacked Facebook account
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Has your Facebook account been compromised? Find out how to regain control and read our security tips

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How to make Steam more secure - protect your acccount
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Make sure you aren't locked out of your Steam account with our step-by-step guide

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How to permanently delete your Gmail account
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Make sure you follow our step-by-step guide to permanently delete your Gmail account

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How to change your Gmail name
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Find out how to change the name associated with your Gmail account with our handy guide