The iOS operating system that iPhone and iPad runs on is fantastic, it is a closed-system which means, no apps, processes or programs can run on the device without being approved by Apple first. Apple takes the approval process very seriously and spend anywhere between 48 hours and several days vetting and security testing all […]
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iOS Secure Search (TotalAV)
Secure Search on the TotalAV iOS app is an incognito web browser that does not store cookies or web history. To use iOS Secure Search follow these instructions: Open the TotalAV iOS application Use the Secure Search Box as if it were a search engine You are now able to surf the web securely and privately. Source : […]
Antivirus on iPhone/iPad (TotalAV)
Good news, most users of iOS devices do not need to worry about their iPhone or iPad getting a virus. Due to Apple’s tight stringent ecosystem, it is almost impossible for programs and scripts to execute on iOS unless they have been approved to work by Apple themselves. Any apps created for the iPhone and […]
Android Antivirus protection (TotalAV)
Once you have downloaded, installed, and logged in to TotalAV Android there are a few things that you should do to get started to get the most out of your protection. Note! Did you know that TotalAV is AV test certified! Within this article you will learn: How do I turn on Real-Time Protection? How do I […]
Staying on top of OS Updates (TotalAV)
Keeping your Windows or Mac computer up to date is crucial in the battle against viruses. Cyber Criminals and hackers are constantly trying to find holes within security, and Microsoft and Apple are constantly fixing any security holes found. As soon as these holes are patched, the hackers then seek out and target non-savvy users […]
Removing viruses found in scans (TotalAV)
Windows If TotalAV has detected a virus, it will be sent to the TotalAV quarantine folder. Once a virus is within quarantine it can not spread to other files within your computer. Within this article you will learn: What do I do if TotalAV detects a virus? How do I remove an infected file? How do […]
How do I schedule virus scans? (TotalAV)
You may want to schedule a scan to perform automatically. TotalAV gives you the option to do so and customize what type of scan and when you want the scan to take place. To customize when to schedule a scan, follow these steps: Open the TotalAV application Click the settings cog on the left-hand side Click Antivirus Scans From […]
Windows 10 speed optimization (TotalAV)
Windows (App V5) Windows computers, build up a collection of apps over time that automatically start when you first turn on the computer. Some of these are useful, but not all are necessary. Each program in the startup list adds a bit more time between you pressing the power button and your computer being ready […]
Hard Disk Space Management (TotalAV)
Windows ( app V5) TotalAV comes with a host of tools for improving the management of available space on your hard drive. Over time disk space rapidly deteriorates, and computers can become a bit slower because of this. This article goes into depth about using the TotalAV app tools to locate and remove junk files […]
Configuring Layered Protection (TotalAV)
Windows (App V5) There are many feathers in the cap of the TotalAV service. Antivirus detection is one of many layers of protection offered. In this article, we examine the ultimate set up for staying protected from viruses and modern threats. For the purpose of this article, think of your computer like a castle. In […]