When we last saw Norton 360, we were very impressed, mostly because it was such a radical departure from the other offerings by Symantec's consumer division. However, in the year since that review, our impression changed. Readers without the latest ...

Norton 360 v2 includes more native support for the Firefox browser ; enhanced backup options ; enhanced PC Tune Up ; works great on clean, new machines running Windows Vista

Norton 360 v2 can be hard to install on legacy machines ; places a gadget in Windows Vista without asking ; requires personal information for access to a technical support section that can be confusing ; costly to use

A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help.

In its first appearance, CounterSpy was the only antispyware product that correctly identified every piece of spyware in our current active-detection test. It did very well in active scanning, on-demand detection, and complete spyware removal. We also ...

For many people, the thought of using a database conjures fears of mind-numbing data entry within an incomprehensible interface. The makers of Filemaker hope that their new application, Bento, will bring databases down to earth for Mac users. If you ...

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7Last year's CNET Editors' Choice award winner Kaspersky returns with another winner. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 features a new interface and new protection. But, unlike last year, the competition for Editors' Choice in this space was ...

When Yahoo Go for Mobile went live a year ago, it promised to bring the full Yahoo suite of applications to the cell phone, and it certainly delivered. A year later, Yahoo has launched Yahoo Go for Mobile 2.0, with a completely redesigned look and ...

Are you afraid to leave Windows XP and commit to Window Vista? Or do you want to try Linux? With Norton PartitionMagic 8, you can carve out space on your existing Windows XP machine and install a second operating system on a new partition. Creating a ...

If you need to partition your live hard drive, Norton PartitionMagic 8 is still the application to beat.

Alwil is a Czech Republic security vendor that has been quietly producing Avast Antivirus for many years. There are two versions, Avast Antivirus Home edition, which is free and simplified, and Avast Antivirus Professional edition, which is paid and ...

One of the leaders in Macintosh diagnostic tools has come up with a clever use for old iPods: turning them into mobile help centers. Load TechTool Protogo ($135) onto your Mac and you can then use the software to install customized start-up and repair ...

Even Macs need a little TLC now and then, and TechTool's reputation combined with mobile convenience makes this a great utility to have on hand.

The LogMeIn remote access service just got a bit easier to use. With the announcement of LogMeIn Ignition, LogMeIn customers can use any USB-enabled storage device plugged into a remote PC to access a host PC's desktop. LogMeIn remote access doesn't ...

Compare security appsFor a side-by-side comparison chart of security suites, click below.Two years ago, when Symantec first presented us with their idea to create a complete security and performance solution, the company said it wanted to start from ...

For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.