It may be costly, but if you need accurate OCR for mass document digitisation, this package fits the bill admirably.

Combines simplicity with more advanced backup features, but rival products offer more for less.

Ableton’s flair for innovation shows no sign of diminishing. This is the best version of Live yet.

A powerful and capable suite with some excellent features, although it isn’t the easiest to use, nor the cheapest around.

Nero's backup solution combines simplicity with more advanced features, though rival products offer more for less

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

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

The same excellent software under a new interface, but worth the price only if you didn’t buy it last year.

A solid, usable package with online backup to boot.

A comprehensive package, but not the most usable or effective

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

A flexible, high-speed backup service at a price that’s more than reasonable.

Still the most hassle-free and effective online home backup system.

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

Accurate speech recognition, a flexible control system and a good price – for those in need, Dragon delivers.

Advanced long document functionality and screen-based publishing via Flash contribute to another Quark-bashing.

Still heavy going, but a raft of improvements means it’s the most comprehensive drawing package on the market.

Adobe builds on its print strengths to take its rich design mission online. And it has made a success of it, too.

An excellent release that reworks Photoshop’s core colour-correction capabilities, making them even more powerful