Comprehensive, competent and configurable protection at a good price. This is the best security suite out there

We've been impressed with Norton 360 - security for those who want something simple but effective. We're also impressed with the changes in Norton Internet Security 2009. So how does Norton 360 version 3.0 stack up?

Existing export capabilities and new support for dynamic components make this a must for professional users

Script triggering and interface changes headline an upgrade that’s good for developers and users alike

Unlike most business security solutions, you don't need to be running a server to set up Sophos Security Suite SBE 2.5.

Solid client security applications, though lack of centralised management puts Kaspersky Small Office Security in a different league.

Easy to use, logical and powerful. This is a security solution that will work for most small businesses

Our former champion loses its crown but remains a strong contender.

Nothing revolutionary, but this simple and affordable music-production program feels both mature and modern

A great entry-level video editing app, but Montage is the only major addition unless you go for the Ultimate edition

A modular scanning tool that catches most unwanted software – but not quite all

More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package

A new interface, smart albums, guided editing and photo merging keep Photoshop Elements ahead of the pack

Another minor revision, but the addition of privacy functions further extends its impressively wide focus

A quantum leap in usability over the previous version, although malware protection could still be better

A friendly suite for the less-experienced user, but technical types may find it limiting.

A highly usable all-round security suite, but ultimately a strong runner-up rather than a new champion.

A winner on the strength of its excellent protection, coming first or equal-first in our malware and firewall test.

Not the most useable email tool, but very sleek.

Fantastically engineered, but a bit too bulky for comfort.