Surf the Internet safely with this free app for Microsoft’s new OS

Apr 30, 2013 07:26 GMT  ·  By

Trend Micro SafeGuard is a Windows 8 application that’s supposed to add a new security layer to adopters of Microsoft’s new OS when using the Metro UI.

The security tool comes with dedicated options to detect dangerous links and malicious search results, while also keeping you away from unsafe websites.

“Integrated web threat protection, search results ratings, web mail rating, social networking protection and Facebook privacy scanning provides the safety you need online while a refreshing new user experience makes using your new Windows 8 tablet more enjoyable,” the product description reads.

Trend Micro SafeGuard can be installed on any Windows 8 device, be it a desktop computer or a tablet, as it offers support for x86, x64 and ARM builds.

Click here to view the Windows Store page of Trend Micro SafeGuard for Windows 8 in your browser.