Microsoft Security Essentials

Now, before all you hardcore computer geeks, linux fanboys and apple fanboys start rumbling and grumbling, this post is geared to all of my every day, average computer users who are looking for something free and sturdy to keep their computers safe from every day web surfing threats. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been recommending the AVG Free Anti-Virus and over all, I’ve been very happy with it. It has performed nicely. But at the end of September 2009, Microsoft released Security Essentials. Microsoft Security Essentials is a lightweight security app that people might turn to for a number of key reasons. It’s easy on the system resources, it’s easy to figure out how to use, and it comes pre-configured. It only works on legally licensed Microsoft computers, which is understandable but potentially leaves a large segment of the unprotected population still unprotected. You can’t opt out of contributing to SpyNet, which isn’t understandable at all. Overall, it’s recommended for those who want something to set and ignore. So far, I’ve been very happy with it, it has performed as expected and has become my new recommendation to friends and family. You can read more and download it here!