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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’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.
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro’s broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but its questionable efficacy and middling performance make it a program we’re not recommending.
A majority of home users will appreciate Corel Digital Studio’s feature set, its interactive projects, and wide support for photo and video formats.
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.
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.
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.
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 isn’t necessarily the best suite around, but it’s definitely effective and should appeal to those who like making granular adjustments to their protection.
Quicken 2010 is a solid finance package, especially for novices, but offers little that’s substantively new.
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.