{"id":138292,"date":"2019-05-15T09:08:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T09:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=138292"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:57:56","slug":"5-tips-using-avast-free-antivirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/5-tips-using-avast-free-antivirus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for using Avast Free Antivirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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So you’ve downloaded Avast<\/a>. You already know that you’re now in possession of a professional-grade security bundle that offers superior levels of protection against all modern threats. Avast will do the heavy lifting for you from now on, but there are still some measures you can take on your own end to get the most out of your product.<\/p>\n

Here are five tips to maximize your experience with Avast:<\/p>\n

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1. Lighten your overloaded computer<\/h2>\n

You’d think that having antivirus software on your PC would make it run slower – constantly checking for threats, scanning your computer’s health, and monitoring your online activity. Luckily Avast Cleanup<\/a> is here to help. Chock full of tools to fix crashes, bloating, and freezing, Avast Cleanup alerts you to programs running in the background, programs you haven’t used in ages, and programs that you never asked for in the first place. Avast Cleanup will identify this unwanted bloatware<\/strong> and breathe some energy back into your PC.<\/p>\n

2. Manage and protect your passwords<\/h2>\n

Your account is only as good as your password – all it takes is a low-quality code and suddenly your data is in the hands of a hacker. Rather than writing down dozens of passwords, or coming up with new ones on the spot that you’ll have to later remember, just let Avast deal with it<\/strong>. Avast Passwords<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0manages your passwords and credit card numbers<\/strong> so you don’t have to. It’ll easily auto-fill your login information and protect your accounts with one Master Password. Not only that, it syncs between your devices, be they PC, Mac, Android, or iPhone.<\/p>\n

3. Put a shield around your home<\/h2>\n

Hackers don’t need your computer to enter your home. With IoT devices on the rise, your home has more vulnerabilities than ever before<\/a>. You can outfit your home network with Avast’s Smart Life Platform<\/a> to maintain security and privacy in the IoT age<\/strong>. Whether it’s deployed on the router or directly on the gateway, Smart Life processes and analyzes any data<\/strong> in real-time through Avast’s cloud intelligence platform. It won’t even affect your router performance or Internet connection.<\/p>\n

4. Keep an eye on your kids<\/h2>\n

Avast’s Smart Home Security<\/a> can offer you some peace of mind by sharing your child’s online behavior. You can install and use it to control the content they view<\/strong>, and even keep tabs on their location<\/strong>. The Internet is a huge place, and Smart Home Security can cut off offensive content<\/strong> and put a cap on how much time your kids are spending on the Internet. Avast Smart Home Security is easily integrated into your existing home network and fully controlled via our companion app. Complete protection, no hassle.<\/p>\n

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5. Put an alarm on your account<\/h2>\n

Avast has detected over 19 billion stolen passwords<\/a>. Enter your email in this link<\/a> and you can see if yours is one of them. You don’t even need an Avast account to do it<\/strong>, it’s just a great tip for checking whether you’ve been compromised. You can also opt in to receive 24-hour automatic email alerts anytime your password leaks.<\/p>\n

Hopefully our tips have helped you get the most out of your new Avast service. Keep diligent with your protection and updates, and check out our other tips<\/a> for keeping your network secure and your data private.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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