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

A credible contender, but F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is neither the lightest nor the most effective security suite for your PC

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A new behavioural analysis module only adds to AVG’s capabilities, although it isn’t the most elegant marriage

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

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.

Lighter than ever, but its all-round performance isn’t quite first class.

A do-it-all package that detects an exceptional range of malware

Symantec’s latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package. And get this, a RAM footprint smaller than Kaspersky

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Fast colour output, great network tools and reasonable print quality

A solid, assured drive with plenty of interfaces and enough style to justify the price.

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

With peerless detection capabilities, this well-conceived package towers over its rivals.