Recommended Anti-virus and anti-spyware products
A decent anti-virus is essential for all internet-connected computers with so many varied forms of viruses and 'malware' out on the web aiming to earn, steal or coerce money from you or your PC.
It's worth noting that no anti-virus product on the market is perfect and they all have their "blind spots" so everybody should be cautious when browsing. The golden rule is "think before you click". However, having said that here are some products that we can wholeheartedly recommend based on their performance to date:
Trend Internet Security
Kaspersky Internet Security
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Microsoft Security Essentials