Software : System utilities
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:18 AMMcAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product itself doesn't excel.
Nero 8
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:18 AMNero 8 shows off a new interface for getting started that makes the many tools easier to find from the get-go. Some welcome new features include HD support, although this rich suite can still confuse.
Norton PartitionMagic 8.0
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMIf you need to partition your live hard drive, Norton PartitionMagic 8 is still the application to beat.
TechTool Protogo - complete package
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMEven 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.
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.4
Reviewed on 06/04/2008 03:37 AMThe free Spybot - Search and Destroy 1.4 offers many features, but when it comes to detection and removal, there are better free products on the market today such as Microsoft Windows Defender.
PC Tools Spyware Doctor 2007
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMUntil this recent release, Spyware Doctor was one of the better antispyware choices. Nettlesome glitches and a low rate of spyware removal, however, keep us from recommending Spyware Doctor 5 for now.
Windows Defender
Reviewed on 10/03/2008 11:18 AMWindows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application.
LogMeIn Ignition
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMNew software that resides on any USB drive allows direct access to the LogMeIn family of remote services.
Roxio Toast Titanium 8 for Mac
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:53 PMRoxio continues to improve a strong suite and keep Toast current with the release of version 8. If the Mac OS and Apple's bundled apps don't meet your disc-creation needs, pick up Toast at once.
AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition
Reviewed on 31/07/2007 01:29 PMAVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition is a pretty good, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software for complete malware protection.
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