New AVG LiveKive

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

AVG have created a new home security component in order to protect all of your files and data.  Better still, it does this for you automatically! Here are some key points highlighted by AVG: Easy – automatic online backup of all your digital valuables - The automatic backup can put your mind at ...

New AVG Family Safety

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The Family Safety package is a new component of AVG that ensures full protection for your children online, blocking and sending instant alerts when a problem is detected. The 3 main aspects are: Socialize safely – protection from online predators / cyber bullies on 80+ social networking sites Surf safely – blocks harmful ...

Comparing AVG 2011 Free, Pro and Internet Security – should I spend the money?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Here is a table comparing the latest AVG packages.  We are currently offering the £26.67 (+ VAT) for 2 computers for 1 year renewal. Free Anti-Virus software doesn’t protect you, your files or your identity while: Shopping online Banking online Chatting to friends Downloading music, files and films Anti-virus Internet Security AVG Free Price ...

AVG Internet Security 2 user 1 year ONLY £26.67!!

Friday, March 18th, 2011

AVG Internet Security protects your computer in a number of ways whilst on the internet.  This ensures that you have utmost protection from identity theft, viruses and harmful websites. AVG Protective Cloud Technology and AVG Community Protection Network are included in the package, which finds the latest threat information and is ...

What is the best way to backup my computer?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

There are two main methods which we recommend our customers use to backup their data. In some cases (mainly business users) we recommend both methods but for home users one or the other is usually fine. Local backup – USB Hard Drive or Network Attached Hard Drive (NAS) Internet backup – Using ...

AVG S.O.S. for charities

Friday, January 21st, 2011

You need to find savings You need to extend the life of your hardware You need to help colleagues drive efficiency You need solutions that reduce pressure on your already stretched IT team This deal from Brandstar UK Limited and AVG is just what you've been looking for. AVG - ...

How to configure the Firewall for AVG – Basic Instructions

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

When an AVG user first connects to a new network the firewall will need to be configured.   It's a very simple process which is fairly self-explanatory.  Here's some instructions: Firstly select what type of computer you are installing AVG on, either a desktop or a portable computer.  Click in the circle ...

AVG 9 – Why upgrade?

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

In 2009 AVG released an upgrade to their award winning anti-virus product range, we're now on version 9! But why should people upgrade? We have been testing and using AVG Internet Security so that is what we will base this post on. If you have a valid AVG license then the ...

Buy AVG

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

If you have read any of our Antivirus blog posts here on Brandstar.co.uk or on pctoolbox.co.uk you will know that our recommended Antivirus protection is AVG. You can buy the software from their website or you can buy direct from us and save! We are currently offering a 15% discount off ...

AVG 7.5 the end

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

The end is near for the support of AVG 7.5 so we wanted to inform users that an upgrade is required (free for the remaining length of your license) AVG has been replace with a significant update (v8) and it has been out for a while, we have reviewed it here ...