McAfee Total Protection Security Software for Up to 3 Users - Free or Better If Upgrading/Switching

One bit of software that you can keep up-to-date without draining your wallet is security software. The various companies offer various rebate programs throughout the year if you are upgrading their prior version or switching from a competitors version.

Using this method, I've had virus/firewall/internet protection going for free over the last five years. In fact, if you include a purchase I made of several software items when Staples had an extra coupon off a large amount purchase, I actually have gotten more back for all my security software than I originally paid .

Right now, buy.com is selling McAfee Total Protection w/Site Advisor Plus (3 User) reduced from $79.99 down to just $19.99, with free budget shipping as well. There's also an upgrader/competitor rebate for $35.00 that's valid till the end of 2008. Now it's possible that this could result in getting back $15.01 more than you paid. But the conditions also indicate the rebate won't exceed the purchase price. If the rebate processing sticks to that they might only send back $19.99. But even if that's the case, you've picked up your next year of security protection for free. And isn't free a nice thing?

What's also nice, as many people have more than one PC in the home, is that this software is licensed for up to three users, so you don't have to buy multiple copies.

This security software:
- Stops Viruses: Automatically blocks, cleans, and removes viruses.
- Blocks Spyware: Blocks spyware before it installs and removes existing spyware.
- Stops Hackers: Conceals your computer from hackers to surf the Internet safely.
- Secures your Identity: Protects your online identity so you can shop or bank
- Prevents Spam & E-mail Scams: Prevents spam and phishing scams
- Improves PC Performance: Cleans clutter off of your computer.
- Backs Up & Restores Files: Automated backup and one click restore.
- Protects Children Online: Filters offensive content and Web sites
- Image Analysis helps protecting against potentially offensive pictures
- Eliminates Network Hassles: Easily lets you share files and printers.
- Protects your Wireless Network: Blocks hackers from attacking your Wi-Fi network

The rebate form is not linked on their product webpage for some reason, so here is a link to the rebate form.

To check out and maybe purchase the software, click the picture below.