Intego VirusBarrier X9 for Mac

Intego VirusBarrier X8 for Mac develops a line of protection against viruses, Trojans, and also various other kinds of malware online and offline, having the capacity to do both on-demand and scheduled scanning. In general, it's a potent antivirus, but not the most easily accessible.

Pros

Minimalistic and also user-friendly interface: Intego VirusBarrier X8 obtains the trouble of setting up as well as using a malware protection software application-- you can just drag as well as go down folders you want to check to the left side panel of the application's main user interface. All the vital setups for real-time scanning and scheduled scanning are available at the end of the UI.

Can spot Windows malware: This capability of Intego VirusBarrier X8 for Mac is excellent for those that routinely utilize both Windows and Mac computers. It can stop your Mac from working as a malware service provider or the source of infection in a network.

Malware discovery alert: If you set Intego VirusBarrier X8 to instantly run scans also when you're far from your Mac or while somebody else is using your Mac, you will be educated if there have actually been viruses or malware spotted by means of e-mail.

Accounts: You can produce profiles for various network connections to personalize the sort of protection you need for your computer system. You can establish it to instantly switch accounts as your Mac connects to different networks, or you can change profiles by hand.

Cons

Not offered on the Application Store: A malware security software application that does not fulfill Apple's official Application Store standards seems less reliable.

Calls for a great deal of space: This anti-virus requires a massive 1.5 GB of HD space.

Profits

With its excellent scanning functions and also notifications, Intego VirusBarrier X8 looks like a capable malware protection choice yet is kept back by its cost and huge set up dimension. There are cheaper, smaller sized, a lot more viable solutions on the App Shop.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial variation of Intego VirusBarrier X8 for Mac 10.8.1.