Home security guides
Short, practical guides to the habits that protect you most, whichever security software you use. These guides contain no partner links.
Avast antivirus: an independent guide
How modern antivirus works, free versus paid, privacy points and alternatives. Contains partner links.
How to spot a phishing message
The warning signs in fake emails and texts, and what to do if you clicked.
Home device security checklist
A step-by-step routine for computers, phones, accounts and your home Wi-Fi.
Backups and the 3-2-1 rule
How to keep copies of your files that survive theft, failure and ransomware.
All guides are written and reviewed by Susan Smith. See our editorial policy.