Software round-ups

  • Security suites for 2010

    12 Nov 2009 11:40 AM

    Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.

  • CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores

    12 Nov 2007 2:10 PM

    Kaspersky Anti-Virus earns our Editors' Choice as the best standalone antivirus application we reviewed this year. But, as the performance charts below show, the competition is knocking at the door.

  • Microsoft Office alternatives

    01 Oct 2007 2:26 PM

    Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.

  • Skype starter kit: update

    25 Sep 2007 4:26 PM

    Skype, the pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

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Reviews

  • AVG Internet Security 9.0

    The feature-rich versions of popular security program AVG have been updated, with AVG Technologies claiming faster scan times, faster boot times and other under-the-hood improvements.

  • Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2010

    Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.