Free Norton Antivirus 2013 After Rebate

If you've been looking for new virus protection or yours is about to expire, Newegg has a great deal. You can get Norton Antivirus 2013 free after rebate. The product costs $45 and comes with a $45 rebate. It also includes free shipping which makes it a great deal. This version of Norton is valid for three computers.

For the rebate, you must make your purchase by March 20, 2013 and submit your rebate within 30 days. Within 8 weeks you will get a $45 pre-paid Visa.

You can turn this into a money making deal by using eBates (1% back). If you are a new member of eBates you will also get up to a $10 sign-up bonus.

Finding Free Virus Protection

Virus protection is a necessary expense for any computer owner that goes on the internet. Or is it? While having virus protection is important, it doesn't always have to cost you money. Below are just a few ways that you can protect your computer and information from nasty viruses without spending money. Remember, even Macs can contract a virus so keep safe and install an anti-virus software on your computer.

Basic Protection - If you're a casual internet user, some of the free programs on the internet might be all you need. Companies like Microsoft and AVG offer a free basic account that still includes updates to keep your computer running safe.

Rebates - Almost every week at least one of the major retailers will offer a mail-in rebate on a different virus protection program. Keep an eye out on the weekly fliers to get the free protection of your choice. Remember, the one year subscription begins when you activate the software not when you purchase it. So don't worry if you still have a few months on your current protection if you see a deal.

Internet Service Provider - I was actually surprised to learn this one. Some ISPs will provide subscribers with free virus protection. For example, Comcast customers can download Norton Security Suite for free. Check with your provider to see if they offer something similar.

School - Freshman year when I first entered the residence hall, I was handed a CD and told that I would need to run the software before my computer could be connected to the network. Most colleges have contracts to provide all students with virus protection. Check with your school's IT department to find out if they offer free virus protection. At my school, it was on the same page that you went to check your email.

Work - Similar to schools, companies don't want their entire network to crash because one person connected to the network with a virus. Therefore, many businesses provide free virus protection. Just check with your supervisor or IT department.

PSA: Is Your Computer Protected?

Did you know that thousands of people might lose their internet connection on Monday? The FBI is doing a massive sweep to remove malware from servers after they arrested the hackers back in November. Once the sweep is complete, any computer still infected will be blocked from accessing the Domain Name Service (DNS), a necessity to prevent a massive re-infection.

Computers could have been affected over a year ago and not even know it. To make sure your computer will continue to work after Monday, take a second to check your DNS Settings. The website for people in the United States is http://www.dns-ok.us/ and is linked from the FBI's official website.

If your computer is affected, you can contact your ISP to find the correct steps to remove the malware.

Update on March 12, 2012: To assist victims affected by the DNSChanger malicious software, the FBI obtained a court order authorizing the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) to deploy and maintain temporary clean DNS servers. This solution is temporary, providing additional time for victims to clean affected computers and restore their normal DNS settings. The clean DNS servers will be turned off on July 9, 2012, and computers still impacted by DNSChanger may lose Internet connectivity at that time.

Check out the FBI's website for more information.

While you're checking that your computer is safe, I recommend also checking your current virus protection. If it's expired you are not getting the most up-to-date protection. New viruses are released every day. There are a few free protections available and you can almost always find a rebate at your local office supply store for inexpensive protection.