ESET Security Review

ESET provides a variety of plans available for Windows, macOS, Android and Linux. There’s a no-cost version that comes with basic security. The more expensive plans include features such as parental controls, password management and data encryption. The most expensive package comes with the gaming mode which blocks access by unauthorized persons to the computer’s hardware while you play.

Installation is simple and fast. It doesn’t overwhelm your computer with bloatware, neither. There are a few extra settings to fiddle with however the majority of features and tools are clearly marked on the interface’s left-hand sidebar.

A brand new feature dubbed Connected Home Monitor provides click for more an efficient visual representation of your network, as well as the devices connected to it. It can also be used to check for vulnerabilities like open ports or weak router passwords.

Another unique feature is a pop-up that appears every when you insert a USB storage device. You can scan your drive immediately or set it to scan on a regular basis. If you don’t wish to scan the entire drive, you may perform an on-demand scan.

More advanced users will appreciate the option to tweak the way and what the suite is able to scan. You can specify the number of files, folders as well as specific items the program will check. You can set the depth at which the program should scan archives if you want to exclude certain types of data.