Simple controls, friendly design and a tiny size make the Nikon Coolpix S220 a great choice for summer snaps.

Backup is a lot like flossing: no matter how frequently you do it, some expert is going to say you should be doing it better or more often. That's why HP's SimpleSave is among the easiest back-up drives to use.

Superb print quality at consistently high speeds, and it’s packed with useful features too.

ATI’s 40nm GPU is an exciting development and takes over from the 4850 as the best mid-range card.

A few disappointing extras make this an unappetising upsell from the standard ZoneAlarm suite

The Maxtor Blackarmor has one thing that other USB hard drives don’t - military grade data security in a very stylish package

A capable package, but McAfee Total Protection 2009 is conspicuous and expensive.

Cleverly extends Photoshop Elements’ appeal to both digital photo novices and the more experienced

Light on features, but it’s tiny and ferociously quick.

Rugged and durable, but overall it’s a bit pricey

Tough, quick and a good choice if you need a little extra protection.

Relatively quick and cheap, but not quite up there with the best

A well-featured package with some unusual tricks that falls just short of a first-rate performance.

A great desktop drive but you can get this capacity and similar performance for less

good speed, good features and plenty of flexibility make this a winner

Fast, great quality prints at a decent price – the only real competition for the other Canon

Fast performance, slick design and excellent software, all at the right price

A simple board that struggles to justify its price

An affordable and stylish option that provides decent quality, but at a leisurely pace.