Getting a new PC for Christmas? Make sure it’s protected!

With the recent release of the latest, greatest incarnation of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, Windows 7, many families will be treating themselves to a new computer this Christmas.  Desktops, laptops and netbooks running the new system are expected to be flying off the shelves in Currys and PC World, and from the websites of online suppliers like Dell.

Whilst the majority of these new machines will come with some form of antivirus software, and Windows 7 itself contains some considerable improvement security-wise, it is still wise to consider the security of your new computer before letting your family loose on it on the internet.

Here, we recommend a selection of software for your new (or old) PC to protect both it and its users from a range of online threats: