No matter what users use their computer for, having an antivirus program is essential. Not only will the program protect the computer from slowing down prematurely, but it'll also save users hours of frustration when it comes time to repair the machine.

While there are hundreds of antivirus programs on the market, few can compare to McAfee AntiVirus Plus. Not only does the program protect against viruses, Trojans, spyware, keyloggers, rootkits, and other malicious programs, but it also has the benefit of having a small file size so it doesn't slow down older computers. The program also comes with a built in firewall, email protector, shredder, and defragmenter. These additional features help increase protection even more by monitoring email downloads, shredding sensitive information when needed, and erasing junk programs to improve the overall performance of the computer.

Since McAfee is such a popular software brand, users have likely used another version of the program in the past. While previous versions of McAfee were useful, McAfee AntiVirus Plus has been completely redesigned to appear more user-friendly. This includes a much clearer and less cluttered appearance which makes the program extremely easy to use even for those who aren't very tech savvy.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus also comes with several scanning options. While the full scan is most recommended, users who are in a hurry can choose to run a quick or custom scan. The program also comes with a real-time schedule scanner option so users can run the software even when they're not by the computer. This is especially useful on older computers which tend to lag when an antivirus program is running.

Overall, McAfee AntiVirus Plus is a very useful program and well worth it's price tag. While there are other programs on the market for cheaper, none come with the same benefits or level of protection.