Malware protection: Good
System impact, background: Light
System impact, scans: Heavy
Windows compatibility: 10 and 11
Anti-theft: No
Backup software: No
File encryption: No
File shredder: Yes
Firewall: Yes
Game mode: Yes
Hardened/secure browser: No
Parental controls: Yes
Password manager: Yes
Performance scanner: No
Ransomware rollback: No
System optimizer: Yes
Webcam protection: No
Virtual keyboard: No
VPN: Yes
Wi-Fi scanner: No
Support options: 24/7 phone, chat
Extra: Essentially unlimited number of users
Without a doubt, McAfee’s security suites are for those with big digital families because in addition to support for all the major computing platforms – including Chromebooks – every plan is essentially unlimited. The five plans available offer a range of security services and products that range from a virtual private network, password manager and file shredder at the low end top parental controls and identity protection at the top. In the brave new online world, the programs strive to fight fire with fire by leveraging AI to fight AI with several new defenses.
