McAfee Antivirusfor Mac

McAfee Antivirus features include virus protection and prevention, safe networking, and performance optimization. It's suitable for individuals and businesses—the only downside is the price.

Comprehensive security options

As one of the most reputable online security companies around, McAfee products offer all-round protection. McAfee Antivirus is one such product.

As internet attackers find ever more new and clever ways to infiltrate computer systems, antivirus programs have to step up their game. McAfee is one of the biggest cybersecurity companies, and for good reason.

McAfee Antivirus is available as a free trial, which lasts a month and includes all the Total Protection features. After which you’ll need to pay to keep using the software if you want access to the full range of security options.

As for those features, they include: multi-device, cross-platform access, parental controls, viruses, malware, and ransomware protection, a built-in password manager, file encryption, and even more. The software also updates automatically, so you can rest assured the antivirus database is current.

Once installed and opened, the McAfee dashboard (Security Center) is both in-depth and a little overwhelming. As well as listing which protection is active at what time, it also provides links to antivirus scans, firewall settings, and a spamkiller.

Many of these options are also available with alternative antivirus programs, such as Norton and Kaspersky. The main differences are the subscription prices and brand loyalty. If you’ve never had any issues with running McAfee products, there’s no reason to switch to a different company unless you want to try and grab a better software deal.

Where can you run this program?

McAfee Antivirus is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android devices, and most operating systems.

Is there a better alternative?

No. As noted above, it’s possible to find similar antivirus and internet security software from other companies. However, McAfee’s is hard to beat in terms of features and support.

Our take

McAfee Antivirus has everything you need, so the question comes down to whether it’s too much. If you just need basic antivirus, then there are many free alternatives.

Should you download it?

Yes. If you’ve got the cash to spare and want complete peace of mind, then give McAfee Antivirus a shot.