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AVG ANTIVIRUS FOR MAC: BASIC BUT SOLID PROTECTION FOR FREE

Though so many antivirus and security products charge annual subscriptions, there are still free options out there with few or no strings attached. The freebies typically offer more basic or limited protection, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth using. One such product that fits the bill is AVG Antivirus for Mac. Designed to block viruses and spyware, AVG offers real-time and on-demand scanning to prevent malware from infecting your Mac.

If you are happy to pay there are plenty of options—see our —but for

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