Antivirus 101: How to Choose the Right Protection for Every Device in Your Home

Not every antivirus plan is built the same — and choosing the wrong one can leave gaps in your protection or have you paying for features you’ll never use. This guide breaks down the real differences between Norton, Bitdefender, McAfee, TotalAV, and AVG, explains what ‘device count’ licensing actually means for a multi-device household, and helps you match a security plan to your actual risk level.

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