There's nothing quite like the excitement of getting a brand-new device, whether you receive it as a holiday gift or you're the one doing the purchasing. Now, the best way you can set up your new device – a smartphone, laptop, desktop PC, or gaming console – is by ensuring it stays protected from cyberattacks and online surveillance, as well as other online threats.
To do so, you'll need to install essential security software on it, starting with one of the best VPNs, then antivirus, and finally a password manager. Each one of these serves its own unique purpose, and the three of them combined will prevent bad actors from trying to track your online activities, infect your device with malware, or rob you of your personal details to gain illegitimate access to your online/bank accounts.
