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Tip 1 - Symantec to slim Norton line to single security suite - CNET

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Richard Ouden | permalink

Symantec's widely used and much maligned line of Norton security suites will get a major overhaul in September.

For further reading: http://www.cnet.com/news/symantec-to-reduce-norton-line-to-one-security-suite/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Symantec streamlines Norton security services

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bonnie Christensen | permalink

Symantec is overhauling its Norton antivirus product line, consolidating the variety of products that it currently offers into one subscription-based service. It will offer a virus-free or money back guarantee.

For further reading: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/13462/20140819/symantec-streamlines-norton-security-services.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - How To Completely Remove Norton Or McAfee From Your Computer

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Skorpion | permalink

They slow your computer down, they ask for your money annually and they rate no better than various free products when compared by AV-comparitives.org. If you have an ongoing relationship with Norton or McAfee, it's time to break up. Happily, both companies provide free software for doing just that. Most people who have Norton or…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/completely-remove-norton-mcafee-computer/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Why You Should Replace Microsoft Security Essentials With A Proper Antivirus

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by garypfister | permalink

Microsoft threw its hat in the anti-virus arena in 2009 with Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), a tool that runs on Windows XP, 7 and 8. The move received early praise, as it seemed strange that the company had gone so long without providing even the most basic anti-virus protection, and early tests showed MSE to…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/replace-microsoft-security-essentials-proper-antivirus/ ^[4]