ESET offers a range of plans for Windows, macOS and Android. There’s a no-cost plan which is ideal for security basics, while the more expensive plans come with features like password management and parental controls as well as encryption of data. The most expensive plans include gaming mode, which blocks unauthorized access to the hardware of your computer while you play.
Installation is simple and quick. It doesn’t burden your computer with bloatware, also. There are a few additional options, but the majority of the tools and features are available on the left-hand sidebar.
Connected Home monitor is a new feature that displays a graphic representation of all devices connected to your network. It can be used to check your network for vulnerabilities such as open ports or weak router passwords.
Another standout feature is a pop-up message that appears every when you insert the USB storage device. You can choose to scan the drive right away or have the program perform the scan automatically. if you decide not to do a full scan you can still perform an on-demand check.
Advanced users will appreciate the option to control the type and amount of much the suite scans. You can set the number of folders, files as well as specific items the program is going to check. You can specify how deeply the program should search archives, if you want to exclude certain types of data.