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

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

A convenient all-in-one media package, but many of the applications can be had for nothing elsewhere

An irritating package without a future.

An improvement on last year’s package, but sadly still flawed.

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

Breathtakingly lightweight, but detection rates could be better.

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

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

A suite with some nice features but slow startup times made us disappointed with ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2009

Excellent business features, let down by poor performance.

Powerful and decent value, but ease of use could be better.

A robust and very usable consumer-level backup service.

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

The new interface plus PDF and AIR export sees Fireworks CS4 fully integrated into the Creative Suite.

A period of transition as Adobe deals with its Macromedia inheritance and the changing nature of the web.

Adobe significantly strengthens its print, web and production workflows – and the integration between them

It’s easy to believe that registry cleaners fall into the category of “computer voodoo”. You expect to perform a few ritualistic gestures and gain a faster, less problematic computer.

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