149 results results for "security software"
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AVG 9.0 security software
Will this keep you safe online?
5 November 2009 10:21 GMT
- The Good
- Approachable interface, easy to use, free version still very appealing
- The Bad
- Range of tools and performance lags behind faster-evolving rivals, scan times better but still comparatively slow, few significant additions in this version
- Verdict
- AVG hasn’t done anything radical with version 9, and while existing users may still be satisfied with an upgrade, there are a range of more capable rivals now available
- Price
- £from free to £39.99
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TenBu Technologies nio Bluetooth security system
Will this keep your essentials safe?
6 October 2009 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Easy to use, wirefree, control options
- The Bad
- nio tag isn't as loud as we’d like, you'll have to remember to keep the tag charged
- Verdict
- It might not be the physical deterrent that a cable lock would be, but its wire-free approach means you're much more likely to use it
- Price
- £39.95
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Norton AntiVirus 2010 - PC
A Norton a day keeps the viruses at bay?
1 October 2009 9:09 GMT
- The Good
- Range of innovative new features, fast and efficient scans, stylish new look, very easy to use
- The Bad
- Expensive
- Verdict
- Fast scan times, low system overheads and an intuitive and approachable new interface offer extra appeal and as such it’s difficult to think of a more capable "antivirus" product on the market
- Price
- £39.99
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Mobiu secure mobile office - PC
Want chip and PIN protection on your files?
26 March 2009 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- Hardware and software protection, online backup, software suite
- The Bad
- Price puts it in the domain of business
- Verdict
- A comprehensive security offering, this should appeal to businesses large and small
- Price
- £143.75
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Windows 7 Ultimate
Is Microsoft's latest OS up to scratch?
23 October 2009 16:11 GMT
- The Good
- Easy to use, quick to install, stable, great for both work and play
- The Bad
- Difficulties with 64-bit
- Verdict
- Stable, speedy and usable. Microsoft has created a great OS.
- Price
- £229
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Iolo System Mechanic 9 - PC
Can this speed up your computer?
12 August 2009 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Wide range of tools, automated operation, well organised interface, plenty of information available
- The Bad
- Performance increases may not be noticeable, hogs resources when correcting problems, corrections often require restarts
- Verdict
- Despite a few minor issues this extensive collection of optimising tools is a versatile and effective way of cleaning up a PC
- Price
- £35 ($49.99)
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Navigon 8410 satnav
Does this satnav impress?
17 November 2009 15:08 GMT
- The Good
- Bluetooth integration, rich POIs, excellent visuals, great design
- The Bad
- Media player functions don't work, price
- Verdict
- Expensive, but excellent design and navigation and comprehensive mobile phone integration
- Price
- £379.99
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Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 - PC
Will this keep you safe online?
3 December 2008 17:31 GMT
- The Good
- Effective scanning tools and firewall, well structured interface, should appeal to both beginners and advanced users
- The Bad
- Can hog system resources while scanning, lacks some additional features, quite expensive for what you get
- Verdict
- Trend Micro offers a capable security suite that may lack some of the bells and whistles of rival suites, but is a good one-stop solution to system security
- Price
- £49.95 (3 PC, one year)
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BlackBerry Bold 9700 mobile phone
The best BlackBerry yet?
17 November 2009 12:22 GMT
- The Good
- Hardware, keyboard, screen, email
- The Bad
- OS lacking integration of existing online or social networking services
- Verdict
- The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the best BlackBerry yet: a very comfortable device to use, delivering its core functions with aplomb
- Price
- £Dependent on contract
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ABBYY PDF Transformer 3.0 Pro - PC
Your complete PDF solution?
8 July 2009 12:00 GMT
- The Good
- Good support for MS Office formats, multiple document conversion, fast and easy to use, supports the latest standards
- The Bad
- Pretty expensive, lack of PDF editing features
- Verdict
- PDF Transformer does its job well and is extremely fast and easy to use, but the cost will need to be justified with good use of the more advanced features
- Price
- £59.99
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PC Tools iAntiVirus - Mac
Do you really need to protect yourself?
26 June 2009 16:00 GMT
- The Good
- Free, simple to use, works in the background
- The Bad
- Doesn't work on older Macs, only scans for Mac threats rather than PC ones as well
- Verdict
- With a zero cost, all you are paying for is your time to download and install
- Price
- £0
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Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro internet security device
Can this keep you safe?
10 December 2008 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Acts like a bouncer for your computer
- The Bad
- Won't protect you from threats not from the Internet
- Verdict
- This will make sure that if their name's not down they aren't coming in
- Price
- £119.99
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LG BL40 Chocolate mobile phone
Sweet on the outside but just as tasty within?
30 September 2009 9:20 GMT
- The Good
- Fantastic form factor, beautiful touchscreen, completely orginal handset
- The Bad
- The operating system completely drags the whole thing down
- Verdict
- It's a beauty and the beast situtation. If you can handle the LG software, then you're in for a real treat
- Price
- £Dependent on contract
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Yoggie Pico Pro security drive
Will Yoggie (not the bear) keep you computer safe?
11 July 2007 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Attractive and effective security in a tiny hardware package
- The Bad
- Restricted to Yoggie partner security software
- Verdict
- Want a Linux computer and 15 pre-installed security applications on a USB thumb drive? You got it
- Price
- £106
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Swiss Security Wireless Security Suite
Will this keep you safe?
19 June 2007 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Cheap, easy to use
- The Bad
- Support is limited
- Verdict
- Designed to help the novice setup their wireless network, this software adds little that isn’t already in Windows
- Price
- £20
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Norton 360 v3.0 - PC
A worthy upgrade to keep you safe?
16 April 2009 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Water-tight security from the scans and firewall, low-impact on system performance, comprehensive protection against online and local threats
- The Bad
- Not really enough major additions to warrant an upgrade
- Verdict
- Despite the relatively high prices of Norton 360, there can be no doubting its efficiency and versatility as the most comprehensive security suite on the market
- Price
- £59.99
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GData Notebook Security 2008 - PC
Provides physical and virtual security?
28 August 2008 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Powerful online protection
- The Bad
- Lock is basic
- Verdict
- Consisting of a standard Internet Security Suite with an added lock and optional insurance scheme doesn't make a bespoke suite, but the program itself works exceedingly well
- Price
- £60
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Olympus Mju 7010 digital camera
Is this 12MP pocket snapper truly magical?
24 August 2009 19:41 GMT
- The Good
- User friendly operation, solid construction, portably pocket sized, quick and responsive for the most part
- The Bad
- Still images are flat and dull in appearance straight out of the camera (if not utilising magic effects filters), with loss of focus towards frame edges when shooting at maximum wide angle. No HD movies, which seems amiss when similarly priced rivals are offering this
- Verdict
- The Mju 7010 misses out on the latest must-have of HD video, but makes up in part by incorporating a 7x optical zoom and fun effects filters. Shame then that image quality is below par and in many other respects this model feels simply average
- Price
- £249
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Norton AntiVirus 2009 - PC
Will keep your PC healthy?
18 December 2008 9:00 GMT
- The Good
- Excellent level of protection, easy to use, speedy scans and reduced impact on system performance
- The Bad
- Very expensive
- Verdict
- If money is no object this is the AV solution to have, but many users might find more value from all-in-one security suites on offer from rivals
- Price
- £39.99 (1 user, 3 computers)
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e-pens Mobile Notes
Sick of transcription?
5 June 2009 16:00 GMT
- The Good
- Tidy setup, accurate OCR conversion, can be used as a mouse
- The Bad
- Stylus feels a little cheap and can become uncomfortable after extended use
- Verdict
- For those who regularly have to transcribe handwritten notes, this could save a good deal of time and effort
- Price
- £89.99
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Webroot Internet Security Essentials - PC
Your name's not down...
9 December 2008 9:12 GMT
- The Good
- Decent array of features including backup and cleanup, effective threat detection and removal, detailed control over components
- The Bad
- Ineffective firewall, lacks some key protection
- Verdict
- Webroot needs to sort out its firewall before it can really expect to compete in this market, despite the fact that the rest of the suite performs pretty well
- Price
- £39.95 (3 PCs, one year)
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Norton Internet Security 2009 - PC
Do the rumoured improvements impress?
14 October 2008 16:00 GMT
- The Good
- Leaner, quicker, stronger security
- The Bad
- No real differentiation from other packages
- Verdict
- A beefed up but streamlined package that works exceedingly well both in terms of protecting but also managing your PCs health
- Price
- £49.99
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Packard Bell dot m/a notebook
An AMD netbook (ish)
31 August 2009 10:06 GMT
- The Good
- Screen resolution, software bundle, 3G modem option
- The Bad
- Keyboard not great, battery life, screen reflection (for mobile use)
- Verdict
- Closer to a low-powered notebook than a netbook, the dot m/a will suit those looking for a compact machine for general low demand computing tasks
- Price
- £349
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Crucial Gizmo! Hi-Speed 512MB USB Flash Drive
8 November 2004 8:46 GMT
- The Good
- Set your own size of secure area, indicator light to show drive activity
- The Bad
- Very small so can get lost easily, Secure drive isn’t Mac compatible
- Verdict
- A good way of securing your files on a memory stick, shame about lack of Mac support
- Price
- £45
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Ad-Aware Pro Anniversary Edition - PC
Will this keep you free from malware?
13 February 2009 16:00 GMT
- The Good
- Comprehensive protection, low CPU-load, well integrated
- The Bad
- Not a lot of "extras" included
- Verdict
- As an anti-malware solution this new very is easy to use, unintrusive and very effective at blocking and removing threats
- Price
- £24.99
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