Free, RSS flexibility, help for IE converts, faster than previous Firefox versions, adaptable

Release Candidate, not all plugins working, doesn't seem much faster than IE7, Windows users need to add extras for Windows Update and file management

For existing Firefox users, this is an easy upgrade, but you might want to wait till all your plugins work. For IE users, Firefox is worth running for a week before making a decision

Will this keep your PC safe online?

Easy to use, solid AV tools

Slow to scan

The improvements all make sense and the new interface is slick but it's not the fastest scanning software on the market

Will this keep you safe?

Improved protection, faster, you won't find any annoying pop-ups getting in the way of your enjoyment

Interface isn't as simplified as Norton 360

A vast improvement over previous versions, this is a faster, leaner package that should give Norton 360 a run for its money

Simple design. Easy to use.

Fine tuning options have been hidden away

There are no real surprises in this latest version, but it works well, runs quickly and does everything you expect it to do

Fast scans

Awkward interface

This mid-priced package comes with beefed up security and a wide range of impressive new features

Easy to use, quick, reliable

None that we could find

It covers all the online security bases and even helps clean up your PC, making this our new benchmark security product

Will this package keep your PC safe?

Now includes anti-virus, child protection tools

Old looking interface

There are plenty of new additions and it works through scans quickly, it's just that the interface looks a little dated

- The Yoggie Pico Pro is a USB thumb drive with no space for you to store stuff on. But don't panic, it does come with 15 security applications pre-installed, and it does throw in a Linux OS, and it does pack a 520MHz PXA270 Intel processor on board, and...

Attractive and effective security in a tiny hardware package

Restricted to Yoggie partner security software

Want a Linux computer and 15 pre-installed security applications on a USB thumb drive? You got it

- No matter how many times we tell people the Internet is a scary place if you go out unprotected, people still go it alone and end up paying the price. So, it pays to be cautious and get the best line of defence set-up before you even think of going onli...

Great range of features, works well

Simplistic interface

It's easy to set up, easy to use and gets the job done with minimum fuss, making this a great anti-spyware tool

More depth or over protection? We check it out

Quick, works on budget machines

Not the nicest of interfaces

You may never have heard of it but this continues to be one of the best all-round security programs