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AVG launches 2013 internet security range
AVG releases improved security range with Windows 8 interface

AVG has launched its 2013 selection of internet security software for PC, smartphone and tablet users.

PC Advisor has taken a trip to New York for AVG's big launch, headed up by the firm's flagship Internet Security AntiVirus suite. Both the free and paid versions of the 2013 range are now available to download and use complete with a new features and an updated look.

R Smith, CEO of AVG said: "The rapid uptake of new technologies is making the connected, online world a more complex place to navigate. Our customers want to focus on enjoying using the internet with confidence and peace of mind that they are protected, so it’s our responsibility to make security products that are simple and straightforward to use." "As a result, we’ve put simplicity, privacy, performance and our leading protection technology at the heart of AVG’s 2013 range of products, because we know those are the things our customers value the most in a security product."

The AntiVirus 2013 suite sees improved performance in a number of areas, claims AVG. The main benefits, compared to AVG Internet Secuirty 2012 are a 26 percent faster startup time, a 36 percent quicker scanning and smoother interface. In line with the upcoming release of Microsoft Windows 8, AVG has designed the interface for touch and given it a 'modern UI', formally called Metro look.

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AVG goes all-in with Windows 8

Microsoft is forcing everybody to rethink the operating system that everybody loves to hate with Windows 8, and that includes security suite makers. Freeware faves AVG leap into the future today with a touch-friendly interface, a zippy installation, and impressively fast scans.

The upgrades are available at no cost as AVG Anti-Virus Free 2013 (download), or as a paid update to AVG Anti-Virus 2013 (download) and AVG Internet Security 2013 (download), exclusively from Download.com today.

Security vendor claims about being faster, or better, or able to protect your computer while doing your dishes, are perennial boasts. At least in … Read more here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57506145-83/avg-goes-all-in-with-windows-8/

Originally posted at The Download Blog - http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57506145-12/avg-goes-all-in-with-windows-8/

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As Windows goes touch, Norton goes social

Symantec's annual Norton security suite delivers an interface optimized for Windows 8, but its new features address the mobile and social implications of the era arriving with the new operating system at the end of October.

The new features in Norton Anti-Virus 2013 (download), Norton Internet Security 2013 (download), and Norton 360 2013 (download), aim squarely to cut down on social engineering threats like scams and phishing attacks.

Windows 8 is already gaining a reputation as the safest version of Windows to date, but this doesn't surprise Gerry Egan, Norton's senior product manager. "Each time Microsoft … Read more

Originally posted at The Download Blog