Editors' choice software

  • 8.0 9.3

    Firefox 3

    18 Jun 2008 1:23 PM

    If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

  • 9.0 9.3

    Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

    25 Mar 2008 2:31 PM

    Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 gives Windows Mobile an extreme makeover, giving the drab WM interface some flare and making the operating platform easier to use.

    Specs: Other

  • 8.0

    Sunbelt CounterSpy 2.0

    11 Jan 2008 5:37 PM

    In its first appearance, CounterSpy was the only antispyware product that correctly identified every piece of spyware in our current active-detection test.

  • 8.0 8.8

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7

    12 Sep 2007 10:40 AM

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 continues to outshine its competition with its ease of use combined with thorough antivirus protection.

  • 8.0 7

    Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

    26 Apr 2007 12:12 PM

    Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.

  • 8.0 3.5

    Norton 360

    27 Feb 2007 11:42 AM

    For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance.

  • 8.8 9

    Reallusion CrazyTalk Messenger 4.5

    07 Dec 2006 4:03 PM

    CrazyTalk Messenger will have you laughing in disbelief and gasping in horror at your distorted creations. A very fun, easy to use animation application.

  • 8.0 8

    FeedDemon 2

    13 Oct 2006 10:26 AM

    FeedDemon is a terrific RSS reader that can handle hundreds of subscriptions faster and better than the many free Web-based readers available.

  • 8.0 7.3

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6

    04 Oct 2006 3:59 PM

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 is light and fast and consistently wins detection awards against the competition; it's worthy of our Editors' Choice designation.

  • 8.3 7.9

    ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

    06 Jun 2006 1:01 PM

    In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

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