When MomCentral asked for volunteers to review the new version of Norton 360 by Symantec, I signed up because I was interested in seeing if it really did make my computer run faster and protect it from phishing sites. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Norton 360 has other features that are making my online life easier.

I have read some reviews that said the user had problems with installation but I did not. I followed the setup instructions and had everything installed on my IBM ThinkPad laptop in no time. I was prompted to set up the Identity Safe feature, which creates a secure identity “card” for you. I created a username and password, and now every time I start up my browser, I am prompted to login. Here’s the best part, the part of Norton 360 that is making my life SO much easier.

The first time I log in to a website, Norton asks me if I want to save the login info. If I click yes, then in the Norton Toolbar at the top of my screen, the site is added to the drop-down Log-in menu. This helps me in two ways: one, I am notorious at forgetting login information. Some websites require passwords to have six or more characters, some require eight or more. I can never remember which is which. Now, I just go to the drop-down menu and find the URL I want-momcentral.com, for example-and I am taken directly to that site’s login screen with my username and password already filled in.

Norton 360 also has automatic scheduled backups, although it only comes with 2 Gb of storage space, which is barely enough for me to backup anything. I believe I can purchase additional space if needed. It does also seem like my laptop is running faster.

I’m really happy that I got Norton 360 2.0 from Symantec and MomCentral. It was easy for me to install and it’s making my use of my computer better. What else can I say besides try it for yourself?!