As you know already, I am a huge advocate for computer protection, cleaning, and virus prevention. It is soooo important! Otherwise you can lose very valuable data, photos, and more. So, make taking care of your computer a regular part of your routine. Some think that they need to spend boatloads of money on computer protection. But there are some awesome low cost, or even FREE option. avast! Anti-virus is one of those.
I installed avast! on my HP Netbook and it was painless. It is a small install compared to some other (paid) antivirus programs, but it is just as robust. It includes protection for files, email, IM, and more, and is available in several languages.
Use this time to make sure that every computer in your home is protected. Download avast! Anti-virus now.
Here are some great tips from Avast for protecting your computer each and every day:
· Get protected – Get an antivirus program on your computer with a track record of successfully passing industry 
tests and high user ratings. AVAST antivirus applications have 12 straight VB100 awards for detecting malware in the wild. Plus, two out of every three new users came because of a friend recommendation.
· Keep current – Your computer will be much more secure if kept current with the latest security updates. This warning applies to everything on your computer – antivirus, operating system and key programs such as Adobe Reader. With gangs of cyber criminals out there looking for vulnerabilities, you need to keep your guard up and your antivirus informed about the latest threats.
· Get some community advice – Infected and malicious websites are everywhere. It’s impossible for you to know all the infected sites out there. That’s why avast! has its CommunityIQ sensor base with millions of users. If something on the internet is bad, they will quickly tell us about it.
· Think before you click – If something looks suspicious – don’t click on it. Cyber criminals know it is easier to circumvent any antivirus program if the users open the malware all by themselves. If you want an extra layer of safety, get avast! Internet Security with sandbox virtualization. That way, malware just causes the virtual machine to crash and leaves the real computer unscathed.
· Listen to the warnings – If your antivirus program keeps you from visiting an infected website, listen. Turning your antivirus program off to visit even a well-known favorite site is not a good idea.
The Giveaway
Just for checking out these tips and implementing them (you will won’t you??) avast! wants to give one of my readers an awesome prize! A Sony eReader PRS-350SC.
To Enter (required)
1. Leave a comment below telling me what Antivirus software you currently use and if it is up to date. You can also through in whether or not you already have an eReader.
Bonus Entries (optional)
2. Follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter.
3. Follow avast! on Twitter.
The giveaway will run until Monday, May 23, 2011. Good luck!
Zubair Ismail
May 24, 2015 at 3:36 amWell i will recommend using Avast…I works for me good 🙂
I downloaded from here
Anonymous
May 23, 2011 at 11:19 pmI use Norton’s antivirus. Norton AntiVirus offers high-quality computer and networking protection features. Also, Norton AntiVirus does a great job of balancing system resources, simplicity, and security.
Camera Sony
Chavon Smith
May 22, 2011 at 4:04 amI follow Avast on twitter too!
Chavon Smith
May 22, 2011 at 4:04 amOf course I’ve followed you on Twitter!
@ajeweledlife:twitter
Chavon Smith
May 22, 2011 at 4:03 amMy current antivirus software is Norton 360 2011 and Malwarebytes and those do quite well for me. I’ve been able to keep the big bad wolves from blowing my cyber-world down! 😉
Gary
May 22, 2011 at 7:01 amI am currently using Kaspersky and it is up to date via automatic updates daily. And I don’t have an eReader just yet. Hope to get my hands on one! *hint hint* 😀
Saniyya_lv
May 20, 2011 at 2:24 pmI follow you on twitter.
Freddy C.
May 19, 2011 at 11:22 pmMicrosoft Security Essentials. And Avast is now followed …
Angelic Anderson
May 19, 2011 at 5:16 pmCurrently using McAfee – and it is up to date… I am twitter ignorant, so I won’t be entered either of those ways. I do not currently own an e-reader of any variety… I am ancient and use good old fashion paperbacks 🙂 I am not averse to moving into new technology though 🙂
Priscilla3008
May 19, 2011 at 5:15 pmI follow avast on facebook!
Priscilla3008
May 19, 2011 at 5:15 pmI follow on twitter snack bar reviews
Priscilla3008
May 19, 2011 at 5:14 pmAwesome. I currently have bit Moms anti virus. I am bad at renewing my virus and have reuined a computer due viruses!
Ape2016
May 18, 2011 at 6:55 pmfollow Avast on twitter
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Ape2016
May 18, 2011 at 6:55 pmfollow you on twitter
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Ape2016
May 18, 2011 at 6:54 pmI use McAfee and it is current. I do not have an eReader, but I am dying to have one.
Kendelle
May 17, 2011 at 6:51 pmHi Kris,
At home we use Norton because Comcast gives it to us for free. It updates regularly and gives me a report on all the activity it’s engaged on – what it blocked and when.
We’re getting a new (used) laptop for the kids next week so I’ll have to check out Avast and load it on there for them. I worry about what they can get into when they randomly click on anything that pops up, especially the 6 yr old.
I don’t have an ereader but would LOVE one. I downloaded the Kindle app on my phone but even with the bigger screen on my new phone (that your reviews helped pick out) it’s small and my eyes are straining. 🙂
I like to think I’m old school, but I’m really just old – I don’t do twitter. 🙁
Darcy
May 17, 2011 at 6:56 pmNorton Anti Virus- No e-reader
Anonymous
May 17, 2011 at 5:40 pmI follow AVAST! on Twitter.
Anonymous
May 17, 2011 at 5:40 pmI follow you on Twitter. Not stalkerish, you know what I mean. 😉
Anonymous
May 17, 2011 at 5:40 pmOK, I’d love to win this! Thanks, Kris.
Gail
May 16, 2011 at 7:29 pmI am currently using Avast and I think it is up to date! I am following Little Tech Girl and Avast on twitter @Mystee007 Thanks 🙂
Anonymous
May 16, 2011 at 10:49 pmI follow avast! on Twitter.
Anonymous
May 16, 2011 at 10:48 pmI follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter.
Anonymous
May 16, 2011 at 10:48 pmI use avast and it is up-to-date because it does it for me ~ wonderful! And I don’t have an eReader although it sounds awesome!
Valerie
May 16, 2011 at 8:11 pmAnd I follow you on Twitter!
Valerie
May 16, 2011 at 8:11 pmI use McAfee (campus license). Meh.
Doris C
May 16, 2011 at 7:39 pmFollow avast! on Twitter @d@dewinner:disqus
Doris C
May 16, 2011 at 7:38 pmFollow LittleTechGirl on Twitter @dewinner
Doris C
May 16, 2011 at 7:37 pmRight now I am usung Norton 360 and yes it is up to date, I also added Mcfee security to see if it’s better the verdict is still out!!
calvert0 at telus dot net
JD Northwest
May 16, 2011 at 7:30 pmI follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter as @jdnorthwest
Andrew
May 16, 2011 at 5:53 amI followed @avast_antivirus on Twitter.
Andrew
May 16, 2011 at 5:52 amI’m @alee67 on Twitter and I already follow you.
Andrew
May 16, 2011 at 5:52 amI currently use the free version of Avira, and it keeps itself up to date.
matkeltri
May 15, 2011 at 6:33 pmI follow avast_antivirus on twitter!
matkeltri
May 15, 2011 at 6:32 pmI follow LittleTechGirl on twitter!
matkeltri
May 15, 2011 at 6:31 pmI think we use McAfee? Not sure, husband takes care of it. I read tons of books, but don’t have an ereader. It would sure beat reading books on my iPhone!
Nikki @ The Mommy Factor
May 14, 2011 at 12:18 amI follow avast! on twitter
Nikki @ The Mommy Factor
May 14, 2011 at 12:18 amI follow LittleTechGirl on twitter
Nikki @ The Mommy Factor
May 14, 2011 at 12:17 amI use kaspersky and update it weekly
Overthinking Mama
May 13, 2011 at 3:18 pmNow following Avast! on twitter!
Overthinking Mama
May 13, 2011 at 3:17 pmi follow LittleTechGirl on twitter
Overthinking Mama
May 13, 2011 at 3:16 pmi currently don’t have anything on my hope laptop. 🙁 I really don’t get on very often but I really do need to get something on there 🙂
I don’t have an e-reader.. but I really want one.. just havent had the extra $$ 🙁
Soroya PV
May 12, 2011 at 11:16 pmI dont have an e-reader but I’d love to have this one!
Soroya PV
May 12, 2011 at 11:15 pmI use
AVG free edition 2011. I think that it’s up to date- I’ll have to check!
LilyBiscuit
May 12, 2011 at 4:06 pmI now follow avast! on Twitter too.
Thanks!
I do not own an eReader.
LilyBiscuit
May 12, 2011 at 4:04 pmI follow you on Twitter.
@dragonfly777:disqus
LilyBiscuit
May 12, 2011 at 4:03 pmI use avast! too. It works well. No problems with it here 🙂
Grace Matthews
May 12, 2011 at 2:39 amFollowing avast on Twitter
@gracegives:disqus
giveawayswithgrace(at)yahoo(dot)com
Grace Matthews
May 12, 2011 at 2:39 amFollowing you on Twitter
@gracegives:disqus
giveawayswithgrace(at)yahoo(dot)com
Grace Matthews
May 12, 2011 at 2:38 amI use Norton Antivirus but am looking for something else. I may give this one a try. I do not have an e-reader but desperately want one 🙂
giveawayswithgrace(at)yahoo(dot)com
mvario
May 11, 2011 at 11:21 pmI don’t currently use antivirus software since I’m using Ubuntu Linux. When I did use Windows I used avast!, and it is the antivirus I recommend to friends that still use Windows.
I don’t have an eReader.
And I’m following you and avast! on Twitter.
Anonymous
May 12, 2011 at 3:30 amI am following
avast_antivirus on twitter as @tannawings
Anonymous
May 12, 2011 at 3:29 amSorry Disqus was acting really odd… no I do not have an e-reader.
Anonymous
May 12, 2011 at 3:28 amI do follow you on twitter @tannawings
Anonymous
May 12, 2011 at 3:27 amI am currently using Kaspersky and it is up to date. I have never heard of Avast before, but intend to look into it!
Michelle Chappell
May 12, 2011 at 3:24 amFollowing avast_antivirus on twitter as mrsmchappell
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Michelle Chappell
May 12, 2011 at 3:23 amFollowing you on twitter as mrsmchappell
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Michelle Chappell
May 12, 2011 at 3:22 amTo be honest, I’m not using anti-virus software now! I need to add that to my to-do list! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
saniyya
May 11, 2011 at 10:13 pmGreat tips. I currently use AVG free edition 2011 and it’s up to date; I will check out Avast and see how they compare. I don’t have an eReader and I’d love to have one, especially a Sony eReader since the only books I read (and I read LOTS of them) come from the public library. 🙂
I already follow you on twitter and I now follow Avast!
(@ItsMe_She)
Jelli_us
May 12, 2011 at 2:25 amNorton security suite and yes it is up to date. I have it set to automatically update and scan once a week.
Brianna Ross
May 12, 2011 at 1:26 amI follow avast on twitter @mommy2thr33
Brianna Ross
May 12, 2011 at 1:25 amI follow you on twitter @mommy2thr33
Brianna Ross
May 12, 2011 at 1:25 amI use norton right now! I currently don’t have an ereader but I really would like one
Tabathia B
May 12, 2011 at 1:08 amfollow avast on twitter @chelleb36:disqus
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B
May 12, 2011 at 1:07 amtwitter follower @chelleb36:disqus
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B
May 12, 2011 at 1:07 amI use Kaspersky and it’s up to date
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Mommy PR
May 12, 2011 at 12:47 amI follow avast on twitter as @mommypr:twitter
Mommy PR
May 12, 2011 at 12:47 amI follow avast on twitter as @mommypr:twitter
Mommy PR
May 12, 2011 at 12:47 amI follow you on twitter as @mommypr:twitter
Mommy PR
May 12, 2011 at 12:47 amI follow you on twitter as @mommypr:twitter
Mommy PR
May 12, 2011 at 12:46 amI use IObit and Maleware Bytes 🙂 I love both so far and its been years of love lol. I have used AVG & AVAST before and liked both also.
LindaKish
May 12, 2011 at 12:13 amI am using Microsoft Security Essentials free version currently.
I have a Kindle, but you can never have too many ways to read, can you?
kelster
May 11, 2011 at 11:25 pmI follow you on Twitter.
kelster
May 11, 2011 at 11:25 pmI’m currently using McAfee. It needs to be updated.
Don’t have an eReader. Would love one.
JD Northwest
May 11, 2011 at 10:25 pmWe use Norton’s at home and it is set to auto-update and scan. We’ve had one machine hit in the last year and the painful process of restoring it to health was an eye-opener. We use an iPad for eBooks but it is heavy the Sony unit looks perfect.