How to stay protected as a blogger with AVG Antivirus

Due to the sheer amount that I spend travelling, I often find myself blogging on coaches or on apps I found on my phone, and frankly, it's a tad dodgy. So you can imagine how chuffed I was when I came across a free antivirus app called AVG Antivirus - which I've already fallen completely in love with.



I have only been using it for a short time, but so far I’ve been able to do so much. Like, I’ve been able to check the vulnerability of the wi-fi I use, hide sensitive photos so that only I have access to them (meaning that if I pass my phone to someone to show them a hilarious meme they won’t swipe to find photos of my face edited next to a photo of Dev Patel), block calls from certain numbers (goodbye PPI claims!), boost RAM - and have control over how fast the battery runs out.

If you get your phone stolen or lost, you can track and control your phone, which is worth the download in itself. Also, it takes history-free web browsing to a whole new level as it not only leaves no history but also has no saved data, no cookies, and colour code alerts to warn you of malicious sites. One of the best things is that it also helps speed up your phone, by safely removing data from apps and killing background tasks.

If you go Pro (£6.49 a year), you can also password-protect sensitive apps, set a camera trap to see who has your phone at any given time, and lock the device if the SIM is replaced.


Basically, the app is brilliant, and means that I can blog happy, knowing that my device is secure and protected - whilst being completely hassle-free. 

To contact AVG, you can easily visit their site at AVG.com, and can download the app at AVG Antivirus.

22 comments:

  1. Being able to track and control your phone from a distance sounds absolutely ideal - ahh, what a nightmare to have anything at all stolen while travelling. Eek! Hope you have a lovely weekend Amy :)

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  2. i use this, great post dear
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    have an happy day, kisses

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  3. Sounds cooll
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  4. Great app, but it's a pity it's only for Android. xoxo

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  5. What a useful and informative post, thanks for sharing!
    LA VEINE

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  6. Such an informative post! I should get this to protect my laptop xx

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  7. such a lovely and informative post.
    I use the same product :D

    with love your AMELY ROSE

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  8. What a great idea - knowing your phone is secure and protected is vital. x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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  9. Thank you for comment me dear maybe we can follow each other? Leave me a comment please
    Fantastic
    Kisses

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  10. This is so important, thank you for sharing! Baci, Valeria - Coco et La vie en rose FASHION & BEAUTY

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  11. This sounds like a really great app! It's so important to protect your personal information and your phone!
    Thanks for sharing
    Julia x
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  12. After taking a web security module in college last year and with this latest cyber attack I think I'm almost paranoid enough to start using some sort of antivirus software for blogging. I hope AVG Antivirus paid you well for this advertising :L hehe

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    1. girl you know what's up :') I do adore the company though ngl.

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  13. Thanks for sharing this important info! =)

    - Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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  14. I'm going to try this, I love how your posts are always super helpful. I'm glad youre promoting a product that you really believe in, thats why you're my favourite blog ��

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  15. I'm always up to date on my AVG, i let it lapse once and my computer eneded up riddled with viruses!

    Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
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  16. Oh I've used AVG for my computer before but had no idea that the mobile app had so many features on it! Something I'm going to have to check out. I like that you can hide photos - no-one needs to see all my instagram photos of my outfits when I hand them my phone to scroll through some cute photos of my toddlers haha!

    Thanks for sharing the app and how you use it.

    Hope you have had a wonderful weekend! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  17. I'm following you now to get updates from your blog

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