PreviousMcAfee VirusScan 9.0 review
Review VirusScan 9.0 is a worthwhile upgrade for current VirusScan users, who will benefit from the improved spyware detection. But VirusScan lacks a firewall, making it an incomplete security solution.
7.7 Editors' Rating
Norton AntiVirus 2005 review
Review Norton AntiVirus 2005 is a tenacious virus fighter that, given its premium price, should also -- but doesn't -- include a firewall. It's a good bet for Norton users who want to upgrade, though.
7.7 Editors' Rating
Defrag Manager 3.0 review
Review Want to defragment every Windows NT, 2000, XP and Server 2003 computer on your network automatically from a single installation on your machine? Check out this cost-effective and scaleable solution.
8.5 Editors' Rating
Palm OS Cobalt 6.1: a first look
Preview PalmSource has announced a revision of its wireless-focussed Cobalt operating system at its European Developer Conference in Munich.
Outlook horror stories
Tech Guide Microsoft Outlook is far from perfect, but the good news is that its most common failings can be corrected. We show you how.
MSN Messenger 6.2 review
Review An intrusive registration process keeps us from warming to this instant messenger.
7.3 Editors' Rating
ICQ 4.1 review
Review ICQ, along with Yahoo Messenger, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.
8.0 Editors' Rating
AOL AIM 5.5 review
Review Although it offers more business-orientated features than any of the main IM clients, AIM 5.5 will still appeal mostly to home users.
7.6 Editors' Rating
IMsecure review
Review IMsecure is currently the only dedicated security solution for instant messenger (IM) clients, and therefore a must-have for all IM users.
8.0 Editors' Rating
Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast
Tech Guide XP SP2 is a huge step forward for Microsoft, but there are important caveats. For example, don't expect the new Windows Firewall to prevent keystroke-logging Trojans from stealing your credit card info.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 review
Review We recommend installing Windows XP SP2, but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.
7.3 Editors' Rating
Windows XP SP2: almost here
Preview Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.
WS_FTP Professional 9.0 review
Review Version 9.0 of Ipswitch's WS_FTP Professional is one of the most complete, effective and secure FTP applications available.
8.5 Editors' Rating
FotoStation Pro 5.1 review
Review If your company needs to manage a large collection of multimedia files, FotoWare's solution is powerful, quick and easy to use.
8.5 Editors' Rating
StuffIt Deluxe 8.5 for Windows review
Review If you work on both the Mac and Windows platforms, it's worth sacrificing some ease of use with StuffIt Deluxe 8.5 for Windows.
8.0 Editors' Rating
