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F-Secure Internet Security 2011
F-Secure Internet Security was reasonably successful at blocking threats and is easy to use, but it scans slowly.Reviews
G-Data Internet Security 2011
G-Data posted high marks for its ability to detect known malware; however, it didn't catch some new threats.Reviews
PC Tools Internet Security 2011
While PC Tools Internet Security does a great job at blocking malware, it’s hobbled by slow scan speeds.Reviews
BitDefender Internet Security 2011
BitDefender's overall protection levels are very good, but short of the topmost tier of products we reviewed.Reviews
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 is a solid defender with a friendly interface.Reviews
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011
Norton Internset Security 2011 does an excellent job at blocking and cleaning up malware, and is nicely designed.Reviews
Battle of the Security Superpowers
We tested the 10 top security packages to see which ones can protect your data without overburdening your PC. Here are the exclusive rankings from the PCWorld Labs.Reviews
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft's free utility fights viruses and other malware, and does a surprisingly good job of it.Reviews
Anonymizer Nevercookie
Protect yourself against privacy-invading "evercookies" with this free program.Reviews
AxCrypt (64-bit version)
Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks.Reviews
Lok-It Pocket Drive Is Sturdy and Secure
Keypad PIN entry along with AES 256-bit hardware encryption make this flash drive a solid choice for keeping data protected on the go.Reviews
IronKey Personal S200 Flash Drive Is Rugged and Secure
The IronKey Personal S200 secure flash drive uses hardware encryption, eliminating the need to run software on a PC and put your data at potential risk.Reviews
Protect Your Android Phone With Security Apps
Keep your Android phone safe with these great security apps.Reviews
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 is very effective at blocking new malware attacks and is easy to use, but it slows system performance more than we would like.Reviews
G-Data AntiVirus 2011
G-Data AntiVirus 2011 is a solid package, with strong malware detection, blocking, and removal capabilities.Reviews
Avast Pro Antivirus 5
Avast Pro Antivirus 5 has a slick interface, but its middling malware detection performance prevents it from achieving a higher score.Reviews
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0
Microsoft Security Essentials is easy to use, but it lags behind newer products at detecting malware.Reviews
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