Darien Graham-Smith
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F-Secure Internet Security review: A solid security suite
Internet security
With a limited feature set and mid-table protection scores, it’s hard to justify paying full price for this simple antivirus solution
Windows Defender review: Neither slick nor speedy
Internet securityNot the slickest or most feature-packed security suite, but it blocks viruses and stays out of your way
AVG Internet Security review: Effective, low-cost protection
Internet securityAVG does a solid job of blocking viruses and other online threats, but it’s not the fastest security suite, nor the most user-friendly
Netgear Orbi WiFi 6: The best, fastest mesh system ever
Home office Wireless routersThe first 802.11ax mesh system leaves its rivals in the dust but does anyone really need it?
D-Link M15 Eagle Pro AI AX1500 Mesh: Wi-Fi 6 for a low price
Wireless routersYou won’t get the fastest wireless speeds from this mesh, but it has a very respectable range and a few worthwhile software features too
Asus ZenWiFi AX: Appearances can be deceiving
Wireless routersPerplexing interface and boxy design aside, this is an appealing mesh option
Linksys Hydra Pro 6E: The cheapest, slowest Wi-Fi 6E router
Wireless routersThe price is right but performance is lacklustre, to the point that you might as well stick with regular Wi-Fi 6
Avira Internet Security review: Fast, reliable and expensive
Internet securityThere’s plenty to like about Avira’s effective malware blocking and lightweight footprint, but you might baulk at the cost
Kaspersky Premium review: Impeccable protection
Internet securityOne of the best all-round security suites on the market, but tragically overshadowed by the current geopolitical context
Panda Dome Complete review: Flexible but flawed
Internet securityPanda’s pricing and protection are appealing but are undermined by iffy web performance and a trigger-happy detection engine