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Comodo Internet Security Premium
Comodo Internet Security Premium did a good job at blocking brand-new malware and has a firewall, but its inconsistent overall detection performance makes it tough to recommend.Reviews
Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0
Panda Cloud Antivirus is easy to use, but its scanning speeds are slower than average. Look for the Cloud Antivirus 1.3 update, which the company says should improve its ability to block brand-new malware.Reviews
BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011
BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 does a good job at detecting malware and disinfecting PCs, but it had some difficulty in blocking brand-new malware.Reviews
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2011 is a great choice thanks to its strong malware detection and smooth interface.Reviews
Avira AntiVir Personal: Great Malware Protection
Avira AntiVir Personal does an great job at blocking and detecting malware, but its interface needs a makeover.Reviews
Avast Free Antivirus 5: A Solid All-Around Contender
Avast Free Antivirus is a well-rounded free antivirus package: It does a solid job at blocking malware, has a pleasant interface, and scans files quickly.Reviews
Free vs. Fee: Free and Paid Antivirus Programs Compared
Can free antivirus software protect you? Or is it worth paying for a full-blown A/V app? We look at the benefits–and pitfalls–of free and paid antivirus products.Download This
HTTPS Everywhere: Fend Off Firesheep With Freebie from EFF and Tor Project
Protect yourself from hackers at popular Web sites such as Facebook with HTTPS Everywhere.Reviews
Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118: The Power You Crave in an Ultraportable Package
The keyboard and trackpad on Acer's latest ultraportable laptop aren't perfect, but the sacrifices involved are acceptable when the result is such a sleek machine.Reviews
Panda Cloud Antivirus-Free Edition
This cloud antivirus download promises set-and-forget convenience and a light footprint.Reviews
Norton Mobile Security (Beta)
This security app gives you remote lock-and-wipe capabilities in case your device is lost or stolen, antimalware protection, and call screening against unwanted callers.Reviews
WaveSecure
Use this app to remotely lock and track your lost phone, as well as to back up, wipe, and restore some of your private data.Reviews
LastPass for Dolphin HD
This app provides a limited but useful subset of functionality to LastPass Premium password sync service subscribers.Reviews
Search Engine Security
Thwart hacked sites that depend on malicious search engine optimization.Reviews
Lookout Mobile Security
Protect your mobile phone against malware and thieves with this software.Reviews
NirLauncher
This multi-function toolkit is sure to please any Windows power-user who can see past the malware false positives.Reviews
A First Look at Internet Explorer 9 Beta
Microsoft has released a beta of the next version of Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7, and so far we like what we've seen.Download This
Cloudmark DesktopOne Basic Stops Spam
Protect yourself against spam with the free Cloudmark DesktopOne Basic plug-in for many e-mail clients.Reviews
Dropbox
This app provides enough functionality to justify installing it if you are already a Dropbox user, but it leaves a lot to be desired for new users.Download This
Tighten Your PC’s Security With Encrypt Stick
Feature-laden security utility Encrypt Stick runs from a flash drive and installs no software on your PC.Reviews
Wapedia: Mobile Wikis
If you have an Android phone and need a Wikipedia browsing app, then Wapedia by Taptu may be the right choice.Download This
Firefox Add-On SkipScreen Spares You Some Ads and Wait Screens
Skip past some of the ad and timed-wait screens for popular download sites with SkipScreen's help.Download This
Firefox Add-on JonDoFox Makes Web Browsing Safer
Create a custom Firefox profile for anonymous surfing with JonDoFox.Reviews
ZumoDrive
ZumoDrive for Android provides a decent set of features to extend the functionality of this online backup and file-sharing service, but it lacks features found in the desktop client and Web interface.Download This
Fix-It Utilities Professional 10: A Big Toolkit for Many PC Ailments
Fix system problems and keep your PC safe with the comprehensive Fix-It Utilities suite.Reviews
Yahoo! Toolbar
This browser add-on makes sense only–if at all–if your world rotates around Yahoo.Reviews
Blade Server Review: IBM BladeCenter H
IBM's blade system combines strong performance and solid features, but also lower density and higher cost.Download This
Toucan Portable App Fits Backup and Sync Into a Small Package
Back up, sync, and encrypt with free and portable utility Toucan.Reviews
ThreatFire Free
Protect your PC against rootkits, zero-days exploits, and other threats–without interfering with your anti-virus software.Download This
Cryptic Shortened URLs Can’t Hide From Firefox Add-On Expand Short URL
Free add-on Expand Short URL shows you the original long links on short URLs created by URL-shortening services.Download This
Free 7-Zip Does More than Windows’ Built-In Tool
7-Zip provides advanced archive features like zip-and-mail and AES encryption, free-of-charge.Reviews
Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot a Win for Laptop Users
The gadget serves as a mobile hotspot for up to five devices, and injects it with 4G speed (where available).Download This
AdblockIE Removes Ads from Internet Explorer 8
Block ads in IE 8 with the simple, no-frills AdblockIE.Download This
Freebie AxCrypt Helps You Make Single Files More Secure
Encrypt individual files, turn them into executables, or remove all traces with AxCrypt.Reviews
Comodo Dragon: A Chromium Browser With Extra Armor
Browse the Web in ultra-secure fashion with Chromium-based browser variant Comodo Dragon.Reviews
HP Mini 210: Inexpensive but Thoroughly Average in Every Way
Nothing particularly impressive nor disappointing distinguishes the HP Mini 210, but the price is right.Reviews
Maximum Security: 2010 Internet Security Suites
Think all security suites are the same? Not even close. Our comprehensive tests show you which of today's suites to trust, and which to skip.Reviews