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  • 7.3

    AVG Internet Security 9.0

    06 Oct 2009 10:29 AM

    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.

  • 9.0 9.1

    Microsoft Security Essentials

    30 Sep 2009 3:30 PM

    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.

  • 8.1 3

    Norton AntiVirus 2010

    28 Sep 2009 3:16 PM

    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.

  • 8.0 8

    Apple iTunes 9

    28 Sep 2009 2:20 PM

    iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple's popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.

  • 8.4

    Norton Internet Security 2010

    25 Sep 2009 3:59 PM

    Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it 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.

  • 5

    Photoshop Elements 8

    24 Sep 2009 4:27 PM

    New versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements boost organisational capabilities and automation.

  • Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch

    24 Sep 2009 4:16 PM

    Wacom's new range of Bamboo graphics tablets are not just for designers and illustrators. The introduction of touch technology means that even people totally unfamiliar with tablets can now use the devices.

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  • Opera 10

    08 Sep 2009 12:24 PM

    Featuring a compression engine to boost speeds for slow computers, a cool new treatment for tabs and a gaggle of other enhancements,the Opera 10 browser is nothing to sneeze at.

  • 7.0 2

    Corel Digital Studio 2010

    07 Sep 2009 12:31 PM

    A majority of home users will appreciate Corel Digital Studio's feature set, its interactive projects, and wide support for photo and video formats.

  • 6.0

    Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

    28 Aug 2009 5:05 PM

    Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.

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