AVG AntiVirus for Mac is a top contender for best AntiVirus for the Mac platform. The application is powerful, has stacks of features, and has a friendly interface.
AVG AntiVirus for Mac helps keep your Mac free of viruses and running smoothly. It has an simple, intuitive interface and lets you manage your security settings as you see fit.
AVG AntiVirus for Mac gives you a number of different scanning options; you can either complete a full scan of your computer, or you can select a file or files to scan independently. There are also numerous options that allow you to customize your scanning further to include Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) scans. The application also gives you Real-time Protection that can detects and eliminate new threats in real time. AVG AntiVirus for Mac also comes complete with Resident Shield technology, which enables the app to run quietly and scan files in the background. The application scans not only for Mac malware, but also threats that may be transferred to Windows and Android devices.
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Overall, AVG AntiVirus for Mac is a good tool for protecting your computer against a large array of external threats. The file scan option lets you choose exactly what you want to scan, and Real-time Protection safeguards against new threats. The downside is that scanning time can be extensive and although the interface is easy to navigate, more experienced user may find it lacking somewhat.
