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We publish independent consumer-antivirus reviews, head-to-head comparisons and buying guides. We are not owned by an antivirus vendor and have no parent company selling security software; affiliate funding never influences our rankings, criticism or product selection. Our archive includes hands-on reviews, buying guides, Windows security explainers and original data studies, published since 2018.

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Our editors can speak on antivirus performance, malware removal, online scams and Windows security — including life after Windows 10 end of support.

Lead editor

Harry Brown

Oversees our independent reviews, head-to-head comparisons and best-of guides, and our 2026 security-news coverage.

Available for comment on: antivirus reviews, product comparisons, best-of selections, affiliate-disclosure ethics, and 2026 consumer-security news.

Windows security & performance

Bert Wellman

Runs our hands-on system-impact testing — idle RAM, scan CPU, full-scan time and boot delta — and authored the Antivirus Performance Impact Report 2026.

Available for comment on: antivirus performance, scan-time testing, low-RAM and older laptops, Windows 10/11 security, Windows 10 end-of-support, and consumer antivirus benchmarking.

Explainers & how-tos

Florence McNeil

Translates complex technical topics into plain-language guidance; background in tech support and development.

Available for comment on: explaining security tools to non-experts, antivirus how-tos, free vs paid protection, and beginner setup questions.

Malware removal & testing

Tamara Black

Focuses on malware removal and hands-on product testing, drawing on tech-support experience.

Available for comment on: malware removal, infection cleanup, infostealers, and hands-on product testing.

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