It is amazing how FEW viruses I see causing any problems on a computer - and how MANY computer malfunctions are caused by antivirus programs. I’d say that it is about a 5-1 ratio. That makes antivirus programs 500% more likely to cause a problem on your computer - especially if an antivirus / firewall is misconfigured. Sometimes it really does seem like Antivirus programs are a real scam that plays off of the fear of end-users - the constant threat of a virus.

Still, any systems administrator will tell you that a proper firewall and antivirus program is necessary to the security of your system - not just to protect your computer from the internet, but also from you! Click one wrong pop-up advertisement and then click OK, suddenly you can have a radiation logo as your background and warnings that your system is infected and you now need a new antivirus program that you’ve never even heard of - Antivirus 2008. This is, in truth, a virus itself.

There are so many antivirus / internet security programs out there - all claiming to be the best. How do you know which one to choose?

At Rent-A-Geek, LA we always recommend ESET NOD 32 for these reasons:

1. Best Detection: Test results from the authority on antivirus programs: VB100 (virus bullitin) are far above and beyond McAfee, Kaspersky, and Norton.
2. Fastest Performance – Highly optimized code ensures file scanning and updates. Quick and efficient, without perceptible decreases in system performance.
3. Smallest Footprint – Utilizes less system resources than competitors. More room for other business applications and extends the life of PCs.

Contact us if you are interested in purchasing ESET NOD 32 - it has a funny name, but it really is the best antivirus program out there.