Whether you connect to the internet on your smartphone, a tablet, a Mac or a pc, one thing that you need with all of these devices is decent antivirus software installed.

Internet security is a serious business these days, with so many of us connecting online via different devices. And although it may have filtered into the general consciousness that we need antivirus on our pc, it’s less acknowledged that there’s also a need for it on a Mac and even less so on a mobile phone. Of course, the risk is equally great, as a mobile phone can contain a lot of valuable and personal information. Some viruses that target smartphones will take control of your contacts lists and send spam texts. Others have also been known to call premium rate phone lines repeatedly from infected phones, racking up a horrendous bill for the unwitting owner at the end of the month.

So, it goes without saying that you should have antivirus installed on all your devices that connect to the internet. Even if you just go for a free anti-virus download while you decide which full version you are going to subscribe to, that will be better than nothing. Kaspersky internet security trial versions allow you to see how the software works and whether it suits the way you use your pc or Mac. You can download any of the products for a free 30 day trial.

If you have a number of internet ready devices, then a program like Kaspersky ONE is a good choice as it will protect three devices under one license. This is far simpler than having to have three separate licenses with different renewal dates and operating systems to remember how to use.

When you test out a free download, you can see how the scanning process affects your computer or phone. Does it require much of the memory on your phone, or does it seem to use much of the battery power up? By trialling different versions you can see which one works best for you before you commit to paying for a subscription fee.