All your editing needs in one piece of software

An excellent range of media editing software, let down by a poor media browser

A security suite with some clever tools

Includes some excellent tools, but beginners might want something simpler

Easily transfer analogue video onto your computer

A versatile ­ but slightly buggy ­ upgrade to this veteran Mac program

A comprehensive protection package for Mac users

Can this jack-of-all-trades do all things to all disks?

Comprehensive disk backup and partitioning, but with a few rough edges and inconvenient restarts

Service provides access to documents from any internet-connected PC

Mobiu may appeal to some firms that do not wish employees to carry company data around with them when travelling, but such staff will still need a laptop unless they rely on public access PCs. The annual subscription fee means it is unlikely to draw ...

Keep your important files and documents safe

A tidy, easy-to-use package that's ideal for home users, but lacks features found in more powerful software

Latest package protects desktop PCs and some mobile systems

Comprehensive feature set, including protection for mobile devices and password-protected area for sensitive documents

Cannot expand windows to full size; some default options could decrease security; log entries need more information from scans even if no malware is found

Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 2009 has a number of interesting features designed to protect desktop PC systems and mobile devices. However, independent results indicate that the relative performance is slightly lagging behind its competitors.