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REVIEW<br />
put to better use. It takes up so much of the interface<br />
while the essential tools are restricted to small tiles at<br />
the bottom of each tab.<br />
Another quibble is that McAfee opens a second<br />
window to carry out almost any operation, from<br />
running a scan to digitally shredding files. Total<br />
Protection has such a large window by default, it<br />
would be better if everything just happened there.<br />
The only exception to that rule might be File Lock,<br />
which integrates with File Explorer.<br />
Perhaps a single-window approach would<br />
add complexity to the app’s navigation or reduce<br />
responsiveness, but multiple windows adds to that<br />
feeling of wasted space.<br />
The app also won’t amaze you with slickness or<br />
design. It’s very understated, but that’s probably a<br />
good thing in a security suite, which should be part<br />
of your PC’s plumbing. Things can get messy without<br />
it, but you’d rather not have to think about it too<br />
much when it’s working.<br />
McAfee does have pop-up notifications that<br />
appear now and then, and Total Protection’s carousel<br />
does take up too much space to promote True Key<br />
and Web Advisor. Overall, however, McAfee stays<br />
out of your way while you work.<br />
Performance<br />
Both A-V Comparatives and A-V Test took a look at<br />
McAfee and its security protection performed very well.<br />
A-V Test found malware and zero-day attack detection<br />
was 99 percent in June during testing with 202 samples.<br />
Malware detection was 100 percent from more than<br />
Worldmags.net<br />
MAY 2018 • TECH ADVISOR 63
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