In the late 1980s, when PCMag first rounded up antivirus apps for comparison, their prices ranged from $10 to $189. Within a few years, the average price settled around $90. Currently, most antivirus companies charge from $40 to $60 to protect one computer. If you can’t or don’t want to pay for protection, there are plenty of free, effective options. Based on thorough testing, lab scores, and hands-on evaluations, we’ve identified Avast One Basic and AVG AntiVirus Free as our…

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