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Reviews

  • 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.

  • Norton Internet Security 2010

    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.

  • Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

    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.

  • Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

    Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but questionable efficacy and middling performance mean it's a program we're not recommending for this year.

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

    Kaspersky's 2010 updates for its Internet Security and Anti-Virus programs introduce several useful features, including behavioural-based threat detection, program sandboxing and a gamer mode.

  • Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0

    The Anniversary Edition continues the publisher's tradition of adroitly addressing user concerns, but is still not quite perfect.

  • Lavasoft Anti-Virus Helix

    Lavasoft, the publisher behind Ad-Aware security apps, unveils its first full-fledged antivirus application. Why is it nearly identical to Avira AntiVir?

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Features

  • Security suites for 2010

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

  • Top anti-spyware software

    If you are using a Windows machine or even a Mac running Windows in a virtual environment, you need to pay attention to security. To get you started, we've rounded up the top free anti-spyware software options.

  • Windows Vista: One year on

    Craig Simms wades through the mess that is still Windows Vista.

  • Toolbar tussle for Internet Explorer

    Google and Yahoo have recent updates for their toolbars for Internet Explorer. How do they compare? Is one so much better than the other that you should switch your favourite search and Web mail provider?

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  • Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

    Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

  • PC Tools to be poor man's Norton

    Computer security giant Symantec this week said it would not integrate the software of recent acquisition PC Tools into its mainstream Norton suite, instead using the products as its low-cost option for countries such as India and China.

  • Olympics cybersecurity

    At the Beijing Olympics, cybercriminals will be on the prowl for credit card information to steal, and security forces could well direct snooping efforts at unsuspecting travellers, warns the US government.

  • Mozilla releases third Firefox 3 bet

    Mozilla has released a third beta version of Firefox 3, bringing about 1,300 changes to the widely used open-source Web browser.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How to clean up your hard drive

    Whether getting rid of an old computer or just making a clean start for your favourite hard drive, it's important to wipe it clean.

  • How to avoid suspicious websites

    Nine tips to help you spot — and avoid — scandalous, spoofed and spyware-prone websites.

  • How to family-proof your PC

    You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

  • Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps

    Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

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Downloads

  • RunAlyzer

    View and edit the spots where Windows looks for programs or services to start.

  • PC Safety Suite

    Find and install the best free computer protection and optimization products.

  • Music MP3 Downloader

    Search, download, and listen to over 100 million MP3 files.

  • Super Utilities Pro

    Optimize the performance of your computer and protect it.

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