McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
McAfee has gone and done something drastic for the 2012 version of its
basic security program, and we're not talking about the new name. McAfee
AntiVirus Plus, which last year was known as McAfee VirusScan Plus, has
a new interface that redefines how to streamline the complex and varied
tools currently available in A-list security programs. The the new and
unusual top-down design is surprisingly easy to use, with clear
delineations between features. Potentially confusing names have been
jettisoned. For example, firewall settings control how you access the
Web, so they're listed under Web and E-mail Protection. Also, McAfee
stands out for not only color-coding what your status is, but also
adding in what that means. The "Your computer is secure" message is
bolstered by "No action required," a helpful tip. Click on any of the
four categories just below the status bar and the pane just to the right
reveals links to drill deeper into your security status. Mouse over the
big subcategories at the bottom and a general status message appears
next to the name. Click on one to for more configuration settings.
