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PC Tools Internet Security 2010

We're big fans of PC Tools Internet Security's ThreatFire component, and the overall toolset that PC Tools provides is robust, but the suite could be both faster and easier to use.

LocoRoco Midnight Carnival

The new gameplay mechanics and multiplayer support in LocoRoco Midnight Carnival are welcome additions to the series, but they come at the cost of accessibility.

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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 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.

  • Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

    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.

  • 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card

    The 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card is a reliable wireless broadband option, but the usual "subject to coverage area" caveats apply.

  • Samsung X15 plus

    The X15 Plus is an interesting enough notebook, but screen issues and a lacklustre bundled software package make it less enticing.

  • Netscape prototype

    An early version of Netscape's much-anticipated browser kills two birds with one stone: it runs the recent and wildly successful Mozilla Firefox engine but renders pages in Internet Explorer, too.

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Features

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  • Windows 7 beta: get it tonight

    The general public will be able to download the beta of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system from 9 January, Microsoft said today, with some customers getting access today.

  • Microsoft confirms SP2 for Vista, Office 2007

    While most of the excitement concerning Windows and Office centres around the next full versions of the products, Microsoft is also working on the next service pack updates for each offering.

  • 3G iPhone gets Gartner approval

    Apple's iPhone 3G smartphone is fit for business use, according to analyst house Gartner.

  • Microsoft nears Windows XP SP3 launch

    Microsoft said on Tuesday that it is making public its latest test version of Windows XP Service Pack 3.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Security Starter Kit: Apps to protect your PC

    Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.

  • Set Firefox on fire

    Firefox's many new extensions can make a good browser into a great browser. We show you how.

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Downloads

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