The latest articles on DEV Community by jkmdroid (@jkmdroid). https://dev.to/jkmdroid https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F313144%2F79000e89-855d-40b7-acbd-5812b973e4d8.jpg https://dev.to/jkmdroid en jkmdroid Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:27:59 +0000 https://dev.to/jkmdroid/my-summary-of-best-antivirus-software-for-2020-that-may-be-of-great-help-5ee9 https://dev.to/jkmdroid/my-summary-of-best-antivirus-software-for-2020-that-may-be-of-great-help-5ee9 <h1> My brief summary of the best antivirus software in 2020: </h1> <p>Let’s face the reality…we are in a world where technology is advancing day after day. Generally, the computer world and the internet of things are among the fields that are evolving drastically. Although evolution in technology is something that we should embrace, it is experiencing many challenges – cybercriminals.</p> <p>As technology advances, so do the cyber-criminals come up with new ways of accessing computerized devices such as PCs, mobile phones, and other devices connected to the internet. Cybersecurity is becoming more and more expensive to implement while on the other hand, cybercrimes are growing year after year. However, some great brains have come up with the best antivirus software, which helps in protecting your devices from cybercriminals.</p> <p>Moreover, antivirus help in protecting other types of attacks such as malware, ransomware, computer viruses, etc. The antivirus, whether paid or free, is essential in offering your gadgets full protection and promising you a cyber-crime open world. You may be familiar with some terms such as Avast, Bitdefender, Norton, and others. The question remains, are they the best antivirus in the market? Well, luckily, I have done in-depth research and reviewed the latest antivirus products – from the most known cybersecurity companies.<br> Well, let’s view some of the best antivirus software for 2020:</p> <h1> Bitdefender </h1> <p>It’s among the best antivirus software in the market. Bitdefender is offering a variety of security suites to choose from – Bitdefender antivirus plus, Bitdefender total security, and Bitdefender internet security. The security suites help you stay anonymous while browsing the web, secure your wifi hotspots, and get unlimited encrypted traffic.</p> <h2> Benefits </h2> <ul> <li>Multi-layer ransomware protection – notifies you whenever an attack happens and prevents you from losing files or money.</li> <li>Zero system slowdowns – the antivirus provides an instant reaction to stop malware from attacking your gadgets and don’t slow the performance of your device.</li> <li>Webcam protection – you are fully protected from cyber-criminals who use webcams to view your private life — no intrusions into your privacy.</li> <li>Automatic upgrades – the upgrades ensure the antivirus is up to date and offers the best protection from any cyber-attacks.</li> <li>Many devices – the antivirus can be used either in windows, Android (Android phones), mac (MacBook), iOS (iPhones).</li> </ul> <h1> Norton antivirus </h1> <p>Norton antivirus offers a variety of products and services to suit your needs. With Norton antivirus, you can choose either from Norton 360 standard, Norton 360 deluxe, Norton 360m with LifeLock select, and also Norton 360 with an ultimate plus. Don’t be scared by the names; they are just terms to refer to the products. </p> <h2> Benefits </h2> <ul> <li>Variety of functions – anti-spyware, ransomware, and antivirus protection, online threat protection, smart firewall, password management, and secure VPN.</li> <li>Privacy protection – Norton privacy manager, is created to help you manage and take control of your personal information. Moreover, it helps protect the credentials you use to access accounts, websites, and other services online.</li> <li>Many devices – you can use Norton products on several mechanisms, including PC, smartphones, tablets, and Mac.</li> <li>Affordable – on using the antivirus, you will save up to 60% for the first year with annual billing.</li> </ul> <h1> Avast Internet security </h1> <p>As the name suggests, the software offers internet security – protects your gadgets when you are browsing the web. You are capable of choosing three protections – expert, advanced, and complete protection.</p> <h2> Benefits </h2> <p>Avast antivirus package comprises of:</p> <ul> <li>Intelligent antivirus – detects and blocks malware, viruses, phishing, spyware, and ransomware.</li> <li>Behavior shield – this feature enables the software to detect suspicious behavior patterns against unknown threats.</li> <li>Wifi inspector – you will be able to inspect your home wifi for any weaknesses.</li> <li>Anti-spam – offers promising protection against spam and other malicious content so that you can focus on the content that matters.</li> <li>Smart scan – this feature will enable you to find all those “holes” from which malware gets into your gadget, detect unsafe settings, and outdated software.</li> </ul> <h1> Bullguard </h1> <p>Bullguard is an antivirus with more than 18 years of innovating leadership in the industry. It offers three products – antivirus, internet security, and premium protection. The three products both offer the best protection, game boosting for game lovers, and advanced machine learning. Bullguard is available for android devices, windows, and macOS. Moreover, the antivirus offers free automatic updates and 24/7 live chat support making it one of the best antivirus software for 2020.</p> <h2> Benefits </h2> <ul> <li>Secure browsing – BullGuard has an in-built secure browser which enables you to browse the web and protect you from malware, spyware, and ransomware. Also, the secure browser offers a more secure platform for conducting your online payments, thus safeguard your credentials and private information.</li> <li>Advanced machine learning – this offers specialized functions and methods of delivering faster detection and blocking against new, superior, and unknown threats.</li> <li>Comprehensive identity protection – this function helps you to keep your relevant personal information and data from cyber-criminals and thieves. The information may include email addresses, credit card numbers, phone numbers, etc.</li> <li>Next-generation anti-malware – this feature gives you gadget triple layer protection. It enables your device to recognize trusted sites and applications, thus offering maximum protection from threats and cyber-attacks.</li> <li>Game booster – this feature suite the game lovers. It allows you to play games in a completely secure mode.</li> </ul> <h1> Kaspersky Anti-virus </h1> <p>Kaspersky is a remarkable antivirus that I have been privileged to use. It offers essential virus protection for your PC, Mac, Android, and iPhone. It is capable of blocking malware and viruses in real-time, and also stops hackers and cyber-criminals from taking over your PC remotely. Kaspersky offers three products – antivirus, internet security, and total security.</p> <h2> Benefits </h2> <ul> <li>Better performance – Kaspersky protects your device from threats without slowing down your device.</li> <li>Simplicity – the antivirus is easy to set up and use.</li> <li>Robust Security – Kaspersky is capable of defending your devices against malware, ransomware, viruses, and other threats.</li> <li>Privacy protection – Kaspersky stops webcam hijacks and enables secure browsing on your mac and pc.</li> <li>Password and file protection – the antivirus software manages and securely stores your passwords. It also protects your files by backing them up – this feature is for PC.</li> </ul> <p>The above list comprises of best antivirus software I have researched. There is another antivirus which may suit your purposes but may be a little taste on the above will help.</p> <h3> <a href="https://mblog.co.ke/blog/">Orginally Posted on Intelligny - My Blog</a> </h3> jkmdroid Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:57:27 +0000 https://dev.to/jkmdroid/10-best-code-editors-for-2020-719 https://dev.to/jkmdroid/10-best-code-editors-for-2020-719 <p>So you just learned your first programming language. Or maybe you are tired of using your current code editor. You want to change your taste and go for another code editor. However, there’s a problem – you don’t have the time to search for the best code editor that can support your current project. Or maybe you just want to select from a list the best code editors. I have compiled a list of top 10 best code editors – both open source and premium. So, let’s have a look at them:</p> <h2> 1. Visual studio code </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--kX_GnCHo--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/zt80z7m3tj5etzsnce6w.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--kX_GnCHo--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/zt80z7m3tj5etzsnce6w.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Visual studio code commonly referred to as VS code, is one of the best code editors in the market. VS code is a product of Microsoft. Like many Microsoft brands, VS code is a cross-platform editor. Developers can use this powerful tool either on Windows, Linux, and mac. VS Code has powerful features that will fully support developers’ work. With the VS code, you are assured of fast system debugging and auto-completion.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Cross-platform</li> <li>Built-in Git and git commands</li> <li>Reliable autocomplete and syntax highlighting using IntelliSense</li> <li>Debugging code right from the editor</li> <li>Easy to integrate with terminal</li> <li>Extensions for customizing and extending functionalities</li> <li>Ease of deploying projects to such platform as Microsoft Azure</li> <li>Compatible with almost every programming language</li> <li>Easy to use</li> <li>Lightweight and robust as compared to other editors</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Windows</li> <li>macOS</li> <li>Linux</li> </ul> <h2> 2. Sublime text </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--mslIaOkt--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/ba1tlxkdcqooc0hcpcjp.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--mslIaOkt--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/ba1tlxkdcqooc0hcpcjp.PNG" alt=""></a><br> If you are looking for a very lightweight yet robust code editor, the sublime text is your option. Sublime text is easy to install and opens rather quickly than other lightweight code editors. It is available on all platforms. Developers can enjoy the robust and remarkable features of sublime text regardless of the platform they are using.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Cross-platform</li> <li>Fast customization of the editor to suit your likes</li> <li>Supports split editing</li> <li>Switching from one project to another is like a dream</li> <li>High performance</li> <li>Enables multiple selections</li> <li>Command palette for holding rarely used functionalities</li> <li>Keyboard shortcuts for file opening</li> <li>Project index generation from syntax definitions information</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Mac</li> <li>Windows</li> <li>Linux</li> </ul> <h2> 3. Atom Editor </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--uFmRCP_M--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/dnmphnmobm5m1xdkktfk.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--uFmRCP_M--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/dnmphnmobm5m1xdkktfk.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Atom is a cross-platform code editor. If you want to share your project progress, then the atom is the best option. Atom allows developers to work together using teletype for atom – from sharing knowledge to teaching. One of the critical things for developers is collaboration while working to share ideas. Atom enables this operation right from your editor.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Cross-platform editing</li> <li>Code sharing and collaboration using teletype</li> <li>GitHub support</li> <li>Built-in package manager</li> <li>Smart code auto-completion</li> <li>Easy system browser opening</li> <li>Multiple panes support</li> <li>Find and replace functionality</li> <li>Customizable themes</li> <li>Easy customization and style</li> <li>Many packages</li> <li>Open-source</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>OS X</li> <li>Windows</li> <li>Linux</li> </ul> <h2> 4. Notepad++ </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--19keZRZD--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/hhl70hflprzmt5c122q3.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--19keZRZD--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/hhl70hflprzmt5c122q3.jpg" alt=""></a><br> Notepad++ is a free and open-source code editor governed by GPL License. It supports several programming languages. Notepad++ is written in C++ and thus offers a smaller program size and a higher execution speed of programs. It’s one of the code editors to reduce world carbon dioxide emissions. Notepad++ allows your system to use less CPU power, thus reducing power consumption to contribute to a greener environment.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Code auto-completion</li> <li>Syntax highlighting</li> <li>Lightweight</li> <li>Higher performance</li> <li>Search and replace functionalities</li> <li>Multi-language environment support</li> <li>Highly customizable</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Windows</li> <li>Linux</li> </ul> <h2> 5. Bluefish </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--Dpvd1dhD--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/6tlz6nyzyuka8mme9sjx.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--Dpvd1dhD--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/6tlz6nyzyuka8mme9sjx.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Bluefish is among the code editors equipped with a lot of features to support your work. It supports the integration of external programs such as weblint to handle error detection or top-level text processing. If you worry about speed and performance, then bluefish are here to fix your worries. Here is a list of the most outstanding or essential features offered by bluefish:</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Lightweight</li> <li>Fast and high performance</li> <li>Supports multiple document interface</li> <li>Multiple project support</li> <li>Powerful search and replace</li> <li>Recursive file opening</li> <li>Multithreaded support for remote files</li> <li>Full-screen editing</li> <li>Unlimited redo/undo functionality</li> <li>Site download/upload</li> <li>Inline spell checker</li> <li>Supports nearly every programming language</li> <li>Customizable support for programming language</li> <li>Zen coding support</li> <li>Multiple encoding supports</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Windows</li> <li>macOS</li> <li>Linux</li> <li>Solaris</li> </ul> <h2> 6. Brackets </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--C67p_f0J--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/uvihne3infbt83goypo0.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--C67p_f0J--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/uvihne3infbt83goypo0.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Brackets is a powerful yet lightweight and modern text editor. It’s one of the contemporary open-source code editors that understand web design. Brackets are created from the ground up for front-end developers and web designers. It makes it easier to design in the browser as it supports preprocessor and focused visual tools.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Live preview</li> <li>Inline editors</li> <li>Preprocessor support</li> <li>Lightweight</li> <li>Powerful with reliable performance</li> <li>Extension support</li> <li>Beautify functionality</li> <li>Git support</li> <li>Autoprefixer</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Linux</li> <li>Windows</li> <li>macOS</li> </ul> <h2> 7. Phpstorm </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--FKT-AnSw--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/nq1unlsyomxq4hcfpsrh.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--FKT-AnSw--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/nq1unlsyomxq4hcfpsrh.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Phpstorm is more of an IDE than a text editor. It is a cross-platform and commercial smart PHP IDE. Just like the name suggests, phpStorm supports PHP language only. It is more applicable by PHP developers, offering them a wide range of advanced features and high performance. It is perfect for working with popular frameworks such as Laravel, Joomla, WordPress, symphony, Magento, Yii, and other frameworks. Phpstorm has a thirty-day trial, after which you have to purchase the product from Jetbrains.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Major framework support</li> <li>Availability of all the PHP tools</li> <li>Inclusion of front-end technologies</li> <li>Built-in developer tools</li> <li>Databases/SQL support</li> <li>Intelligent coding assistance</li> <li>Smart code navigation</li> <li>Safe and fast refactoring</li> <li>Easy testing and debugging</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Windows</li> <li>Linux</li> <li>macOS</li> </ul> <h2> 8. GNU Emacs </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--XYS-mOGG--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/r0hlnt5xt5vvczxmu1nr.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--XYS-mOGG--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/r0hlnt5xt5vvczxmu1nr.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Gnu Emacs is a free and customizable text editor. It is licensed under the GNU License and thus is entirely available for free across several platforms. GNU Emacs is here to help developers deal with some of the features that are barriers to efficiency in other text editors. Emacs is equipped with complete documentation or manuals fragments offering guidelines to beginners. It is available in various versions with regular version releases to keep it up-to-date.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Content-aware editing modes</li> <li>Complete built-in documentation – tutorials for new users</li> <li>Full Unicode support</li> <li>Highly customizable</li> <li>Packaging systems for extension download and install</li> <li>Project planner, debugger interface functionalities</li> <li>Syntax coloring for a variety of file types</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>GNU/Linux</li> <li>Windows</li> <li>macOS</li> </ul> <h2> 9. Ultraedit </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--hdB-6PT_--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/sivrg8hk401tvx8s3rjm.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--hdB-6PT_--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/sivrg8hk401tvx8s3rjm.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Like PHPstorm, UltraEdit is more of an IDE than a real text editor. Only a 30-day trial is available for free. After 30-days, you have to purchase the product. It’s among the world’s best text editors with a variety of features that surpass other editors. Ultraedit is a powerful text editor supporting quite many languages such as PHP, Python, HTML, and other languages. Its existence in the market is evident from its 25 years of usage by commercial companies and known developers. It’s a tool that developers or corporations wouldn’t hate using.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Multi-selection and multi-caret editing capabilities</li> <li>HTML/Markdown real-time preview</li> <li>Search functionality – find and replace</li> <li>Highly customizable UI</li> <li>Integrated SSH, Telnet, and FTP</li> <li>Powerful themes</li> <li>Automatic code completion</li> <li>File compare</li> <li>Column mode editing</li> <li>Code syntax highlighting</li> <li>File and data sorting</li> <li>Robust bookmarking</li> <li>And many more features…</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Linux</li> <li>Windows</li> <li>macOS</li> </ul> <h2> 10. Komodo IDE </h2> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--kb1CWSpz--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/d23c0628c3viilbm5u7i.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--kb1CWSpz--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/d23c0628c3viilbm5u7i.PNG" alt=""></a><br> Komodo is more of an IDE than a text editor. It is free registered under the ActiveState Platform and supports nearly are languages. It also supports web languages such as PHP, Perl, Golang, and many more.</p> <h2> Key features </h2> <ul> <li>Code intelligence with robust syntax highlighting</li> <li>Debugging and unit testing</li> <li>Version control functionality</li> <li>Customizable extensions and add-ons</li> <li>Fast workflow management</li> <li>Activestate platform integration</li> <li>Devdocs.io integration</li> <li>Live previewing</li> </ul> <h2> Platforms </h2> <ul> <li>Windows</li> <li>Mac</li> <li>Linux</li> </ul> <h3> <a href="https://mblog.co.ke/blog/">Originally posted at Intelligny - My Blog</a> </h3>