Nothing incredible in terms of design, but it’s an impressively cheap way to get quad-core in your PC.

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.

Strong performance and noticeably quieter than its predecessor. The Barracuda 7200.12 1TB is more than good enough for an OS drive, but also good bottomless storage for your movies and music

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

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

Feeling the need for a second screen? This little gadget allows you to add a second screen to your computer over USB rather than D-SUB or DVI

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?

Looking like it's been plucked straight out of a sci-fi film, you're unlikely to find a gameboard with this much style

It’s something we use all the time, but compared with the hours we spend deliberating over the merits of different processors, memory, graphics cards and monitors, the time we devote to picking a keyboard is minimal.

Not the perfect value card it once was, but still worth a look.

Not particulary quick, but a resonably priced media card.

On its last legs, it costs as much as faster cards.

Can't handle gaming and beaten by cheaper media cards too.

Can’t handle gaming, and beaten by cheaper media cards too.

Cheap and functional, but rivals perform better.

A broad and likeable package, but needs better malware detection.

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

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