ESET offers a range of plans for Windows, macOS and Android. There’s a no-cost version that comes with basic security. The higher priced plans include features like parental controls, password management and encryption of data. The most expensive package comes with gaming mode, which restricts access to the computer’s hardware while you play.
The software doesn’t take long to install and setup is easy. It doesn’t bog down your PC with unnecessary software. There are a few additional settings, but the majority of the tools and features are available on the left-hand sidebar.
A new feature called Connected Home Monitor provides a handy visual representation of your network, as well as the devices that are connected to it. You can also use it to check for vulnerabilities such as open ports or weak passwords for routers.
Another notable feature is a pop-up that appears every when you insert the USB storage device. You can scan the drive right away or set it to scan automatically. If you don’t wish to scan the entire drive, you can still run an on-demand scan.
Advanced users will appreciate the ability to control how and what much of the suite is examined. You can set the number of here are the findings folders, files and the specific items that the program will scan. You can define how thoroughly the program must scan archives if you want to exclude certain types of data.