Since AVG is one of the most popular free virus scanners our readers use, this tip is simply a reminder that the free edition of version 9 is now available. The new release boasts a faster scanner and phishing protection: The new 9.0 edition is faster, safer and easier to use. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition gives you free rock solid protection for your basic...

As with any major upgrade of a program, there are usually several customizations and settings you have to review to get the program to behave the way you are accustomed to. AVG Free version 8 is no different. The new version boast a new interface as well as new features which included the controversial (rightfully so) link scanner component and the infamous...

When the popular free AVG 8.0 anti-virus product was released recently, it used a ‘pre-scanner’ of sorts on web search results which, ironically, was somewhat virus-like. This scanner led to an significant amount of junk traffic and bandwidth usage which web masters had to deal with. After some complaint AVG has corrected the problem and is rolling...