Nikki Johnston
Before joining Future, Nikki worked as the Top Ten Reviews' Security & Privacy Editor. She managed the testing and reviewing of antivirus, parental controls, VPN services, and encryption software. These findings were shared with other brands, including Tom's Guide. She later joined Mobile Nations and was instrumental in building these verticals for its various brands including iMore, Windows Central, and Android Central.
Nikki earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. During her college career, Nikki established student internship opportunities, which also helped strengthen the relationship between the University and community partners. Nikki worked as a TA, mediated focus groups, and worked on research teams. She acted as a liaison presenting research findings to local leaders to influence policy changes within her community.
Serving in the community is a highlight of Nikki’s life. During the school year, she lends a helping hand in special education classrooms during lunch hours. In her spare time, Nikki serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.
Latest articles by Nikki Johnston
Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Complete review: Premium antivirus that won't bog down your PC
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus is tough on malware, but its Complete solution is even tougher. Here's what I learned while testing.
McAfee AntiVirus 2019 review: Fast, reliable PC protection
By Nicole Johnston last updated
McAfee AntiVirus Plus is one of the best solutions for basic virus protection, but McAfee does offer an even better solution.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus review: Basic virus protection against known and new malware
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Learn how well ESET NOD32 Antivirus stopped malware threats in our in-house protection tests in our full review.
AVG Ultimate review: More than basic virus protection
By Nicole Johnston last updated
The best part of AVG Ultimate is the amount of privacy and security tools it comes with. Learn more in our full review.
Kaspersky Total Security vs Internet Security vs Antivirus: Which should I buy?
By Nicole Johnston last updated
We already crowned Kaspersky Total Security the champ over Anti-Virus. Will it keep its title when Internet Security jumps into the ring?
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free vs AVG AntiVirus Free: Which antivirus protection is best?
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Both Kaspersky and AVG offer a free antivirus program but do they offer the same level of security? Read my comparison to see which one I recommend above the other.
5 ways Kaspersky antivirus can protect your PC in 2020
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Zoom vs. Microsoft Teams: Which should you use for your video conferences?
By Nicole Johnston published
How to protect your PC from CryptoLocker and ransomware attacks
By Nicole Johnston last updated
How to keep your child safe online using Windows 10 software
By Nicole Johnston published
With years of testing and using parental controls, learn how this mom uses software to keep her kids safe online and which ones she recommends for your family.
Is Kaspersky antivirus software safe to install on your PC?
By Nicole Johnston published
It's gotten a black eye in the past, but Kaspersky has worked hard to build consumer trust. Here's why Kaspersky is safe to use to protect your PC.
Kaspersky Internet Security for Android review: Top notch antivirus for mobile devices
By Nicole Johnston last updated
I tested Kaspersky Internet Security for Android and was really impressed. Learn what I discovered during testing and what my thoughts are on using this mobile app.
McAfee Antivirus Plus vs Total Protection: Which should you buy?
By Nicole Johnston published
Both McAfee Antivirus Plus and Total Protection earned high marks for malware protection, but we do recommend one over the other. Read our comparison and learn which one comes out on top.
SecureAnywhere AntiVirus review: Light on resources, tough on threats
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Using over 350 live malware samples, we tested how well SecureAnywhere AntiVirus protects from threats and how much resources it uses. Read our review to learn how well it did.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus vs Internet Security: Which comes out on top?
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Bitdefender offers two great security programs - Bitdefender Antivirus Plus and Bitdefender Internet Security. Read on to see if Internet Security's extra tools and protections worth the extra cost?
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