Like most antivirus programs, the pricing structure for Bitdefender is based on how many years of coverage you want for five or 10 devices.
As much as we like Bitdefender, there are other capable security suites out there. Kaspersky Internet Security is one of them. Among the additional grab bag of goodies is a file shredder that overwrites deleted files.
Hence, they're near impossible to restore, the ability to create encrypted folders to keep sensitive files from prying eyes, password syncing among multiple devices, and PC clean-up tools, to name just a few.
You can find free alternatives to all of these, but having them all in one place is convenient. We like Kaspersky because it consistently performs well, both in identifying and blocking malware and having a minimal impact on system performance.
That's not to say it's perfect—we recall one particularly annoying incident where Kaspersky had let a potentially unwanted program PUP lock our mouse cursor in a box.
It took some persistence and Safe Mode to fix the problem. For the most part, however, Kaspersky is excellent about protecting PCs. Even on rare occasions we've run into problems, they've been relatively minor.
McAfee has always been a big name in the antivirus world. Chances are, if you bought a PC in the early s, it came pre-loaded with McAfee antivirus software. Fast-forward to today, and McAfee has made an antivirus specifically for gaming. It streamlines the process so you can rest easy, knowing that you can still play Apex Legends without having your performance bogged down with security-related pop-up notifications. McAfee Gamer Security knows when you're in a game, and it will stop anything running in the background as you play.
It makes gaming a priority for system resources, mutes notifications, and anything else that would interrupt your fun. It's great for someone who wants to know they are protected from all the usual bad actors online but don't want to tinker around with any settings. McAfee Gamer Security does it all for you. SecureAnywhere was and still is a remarkable outlier in AV. Webroot also makes a special version of SecureAnywhere for gamers.
It differs from the regular version in that it offers a system optimizer tool to "analyze your devices and the operating systems to detect system issues, wipe away all traces of online activity, and make deleted files unrecoverable.
SecureAnywhere also politely stays in the background, so you're not bothered by updates or added lag when playing games. Since it's cloud-based, SecureAnywhere works best when there's an Internet connection. However, the game is much more than just that. The gameplay is stellar, and the graphics are gorgeous. You can even run the game in 8K , if you have the hardware. Doom: Eternal takes everything from the remastered Doom of and turns it up to The game is intense, visually and sonically overwhelming, and is exactly what you would expect a fever dream inspired by Doom would feel like.
The gameplay is a seamless first-person shooter where you trek into hell to battle an assortment of never-ending demons and reclaim an overrun earth. However, this game is all about creating havoc and rushing into battle as loud and as brash as possible. Not only is Doom: Eternal a hell of a ride pun intended. No game has been as anticipated for as much or as long as Half Life 3. So, as gamers will have to wait a little longer for it, Valve has graced us with what may be the most compelling reason to get a VR headset with Half-Life: Alyx.
Half-Life: Alyx is set 5 years before Half-Life 2. From the interactive puzzles, the well-thought out combat and the fantastic story, this prequel is a welcome dive back into the Half-Life world that has been universally praised for its quality. Microsoft's racing series is only getting better with each release, and in many ways this spin-off has exceeded the main Forza Motorsport line as the best racing games on PC at present.
They're definitely more fun, adding a dash of arcade fun to the strikingly recreated cars and race tracks we've come to expect from Forza. Forza Horizon 4 is easily one of the best PC games you can buy today, and this entry brings the racing to the UK after having explored America, France, Italy and Australia in the previous three instalments of the franchise.
Now, you can rip through charming villages, seaside towns and the city of Edinburgh by way of many miles of country roads and dirt tracks in between. It's fast, frantic and a lot of fun. You can purchase Forza Horizon 4 through the Microsoft Store.
You can gain more and more Yokai skills as you defeat enemies. You also have quite a bit of customization available to you for deeper gameplay. This sequel is a worthy follow up to the first game, also set in a fictionalized, fantastical version of historical Japan, that will have you either squealing in delight or screaming in anger.
From Software is a household name when it comes to designing the best PC games. The minds behind the critically praised Dark Souls series have transported PC gamers to some of the most forsaken landscapes and through some of the most challenging yet rewarding gameplay.
Sekiro places you in the shoes of the Young Wolf, a shinobi tasked with rescuing his young master. The phrase "build it, and they will come" rings truer than ever with Minecraft, the survival-based sandbox RPG that has now been bought more than million times since its release in In it, you can construct your own worlds using resources you find in the wild, or discover existing ones created by other players online.
There is also QoS which is a simple toggle on or off for gaming. Still, there is no granular control to better balance gaming needs and video streaming across multiple connected devices to optimize the experience better. In testing, the AX4 achieved some great performance numbers when it came to throughput, with a close testing speed of Mbps on the 2. There was also no slouch on the far testing with Mbps on 2.
For those who want the throughput that Wi-Fi 6 offers at a more affordable price than most, the Netgear AX4 is an attractive offering. Gaming routers can prioritize traffic to your gaming PC and consoles—they're built to be greedy. The best gaming router reduces lag during your online game sessions, even if other devices in your household are streaming or downloading.
If you've had the same router for years, it might be the right time to consider an upgrade if you want to get the most of your internet. Given the potential for Wi-Fi connections to have hiccups, we would always suggest, where possible, to have your gaming PC wired into your router directly. Failing that, by a Powerline connection. Wireless connections are getting more effective, and Wi-Fi 6 is good enough that wireless VR streaming is actually now possible.
And if latency creeps in there, that's when you throw up. The best gaming routers have multiple LAN ports for wired connections—which are preferred—but most differ from ISP-provided gear through the use of the latest Wi-Fi standards, such as This means faster and more efficient wireless data throughput for a greater number of devices. That last bit is key to rock-solid wireless performance in an age of smart devices and appliances.
Before you splash out on a new router, you will need to make sure that it is compatible with your current ISP. Some ISP-provided cable modems, for example, don't offer pass-through connectivity to allow a high-performance router to be paired with it. So it's important to make sure you're not wasting your money. Included in this guide: 1. Specifications Speed: AX Wi-Fi: 6 LAN Ports: 8. Antennas: 4. Processor: Quad-core 1.
Dimensions: 4. Weight: 6. Reasons to avoid - Overkill?
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