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Here is a table comparing the latest AVG packages.  They are all currently available from Brandstar with a 15% Discount!

Free Anti-Virus software doesn’t protect you, your files or your identity while:

• Shopping online
• Banking online
• Chatting to friends
• Downloading music, files and films

Feature	AVG Free	AVG Anti-Virus	AVG Internet Security
RRP – 1 Year	Free*	£27.99	£39.99
RRP – 2 Years	Free*	£38.99	£59.99
Anti-Virus – Makes sure you can get or spread a virus, worm or Trojan horse
Anti-Spyware – Prevents unauthorized information access by spyware and adware
LinkScanner ® – Ensures every page you visit is safe – before you go there
Web Shield – Lets you download and exchange files without risking virus infections
Advanced Anti-Rootkit Protection – Ensures even the toughest and most sophisticated hidden threats are kept out
Game Mode – Keeps you safe without interrupting you while you’re playing
AVG Identity Protection – Keeps your private information safe from known and unknown threats.
Anti-Spam – Blocks spammers and scammers from clogging your system
Enhanced Firewall – Prevents hackers from seeing inside your computer
System Tools – Optionally customize how AVG Protection works with your system
Free Support – Free 24/7 support from AVG
Download	Free	30 Day Trial	30 Day Trial
Buy at Brandstar	N/A	Buy at Brandstar	Buy at Brandstar

Today we continue our series of Antivirus comparisons.  This time round we’re comparing Kaspersky Internet Security and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security.  Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Kaspersky as it’s not one of the big three.  To find out more check out their website!  The comparison will involve an overview of the features each package has and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system.  Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has.  Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature
Download Time	Fast	Fast
Installation	A little frustrating as it wouldn’t install on many occasions as it kept identifying previous antivirus software which had been uninstalled.  Also, it wouldn’t allow me to have programs such as ‘SpyBot’ installed on my machine to complement the software. Once it started working it was very fast and efficient.  Allows you to configure basic features which is a great feature.	Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Anti-Malware
Anti-Spyware
Firewall
Scans Files, Emails, Links, Instant Messenger and Internet Traffic
Automatic Updater
Antivirus
Antispam
Protects Wi-Fi and VPN Connections
Anti-Phishing
Identity Protection
Parental Control
Anti-Rootkit
Available to buy from Brandstar?
RRP	£39.99 (1 PC)	£39.14 (1 PC)
Overall Rating	12 out of 16	15 out of 16

Overall, I am very impressed with Kaspersky Internet Security.  It has great potential, it just needs some tlc.  I can see Kaspersky really fighting AVG for the top spot in a few years time, but it is the new boy on the block and still has a little further to go.  Furthermore, Kaspersky’s virus protection statistics aren’t as good as the ‘Big Three’ (McAfee, Norton and AVG).  AVG has an all round better performance and product quality.  One thing I really don’t like about Kaspersky is its lack of compatability.  For example, you would expect your antivirus software to go with complementary products, such as; SpyBot – Search and Destroy.  Whereas Kaspersky doesn’t, which is very frustrating.  You have to uninstall all security software before you install Kaspersky.

Here are our Top 3 Inket Printers:

1. Canon Pixma MP620 – We are big fans of Canon at PCToolbox and Brandstar and this printer is one which we have sold two of in the last week!  Although it’s not a small machine it is a scanner/printer all in one, it is a USB Printer and it has a wireless option which is fantastic, the ultimate in lazy printing and relatively speaking it is cheap!  Inks for it range from about £7-£15 depending where you buy from but for photo and everyday printing this has to be an option!  If you don’t want the wireless option consider the MP540 mentioned later.
2. Canon MP540 – Again an All in One printer, scanner, copier machine but this one is just USB, no wireless option, and it saves you nearly £50 too so you have got to really want the wireless feature and slightly better specification to go for the MP620.  Very good for photo printing and general home use.  See the link for full specifications or check out the cannon website.
3. Canon iP2600 – Last but not least ANOTHER Canon Printer, I told you we are fans!!  This is a cheap as chips printer at around £30.  Ok expensive chips but you know what I mean.  This printer is just a printer, not scanner.  It is perfect if you have kids who will be wanting to churn off sheet after sheet of ‘work’!  Or if you’re a Uni student needing a printer on a budget or just don’t want to spend vast amounts of money on a printer.  Being a Canon the quality will be good for both the machine and the printing and you can knock out a half decent photo too!