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SECURITYCA Internet SecuritySuite Plus 20103 licenses, $69.99 direct.Microsoft SecurityEssentials 1.0FreeNetgear Live ParentalControlsFreeAd-Aware Pro 8.1$39.95 direct PROS• Components fullyintegrated in newuser-centric interface• Firewall stealths all portsand resists direct attackby malware• Good at blocking rootkitinstallation• Good parental control• Free• Small download• Clean, simple userinterface• Starts working immediately• Free• Filters inappropriatecontent for all devices onnetwork• Bypass utility exemptsparents from filtering• Full remote manage-ment• New Simple Mode fornovice users• Updated malware detectiontechnology• Optionally scans all downloads• Good malware blocking• Includes tools for expertsCONS• Slows systemperformance• Spam filter non-functionaluntil trained• Rudimentary backup• Site rating marks validsites as risky• Poor protection againstkeyloggers, rootkits, andscareware• Mediocre protectionagainst general malware• Erroneously reported successfulmalware removalin testing• Only works with certainNetgear routers• No bypass utility for devicesother than Windows<strong>PC</strong>s• No scheduling of overallInternet access• Interrupting installationcan cause problems• Less effective removingrootkits, keyloggers• Registry protection flagsboth good and bad programsBOTTOM LINECA hired experts tocompletely overhaul theirsuite’s user interface. Theresult is unique and userfriendly.But the securitycomponents are still second-rate.Installing Security Essentialswill protect yoursystem from malware—toa degree. But you’ll getbetter protection elsewhere.If you already have asupported Netgear router,this free utility offers fullnetworkfiltering ofinappropriate content, butdedicated parental controlproducts do much more.Version 8.1 introduces newmalware-fighting technology,and the new SimpleMode is a boon for lesstechnicalusers.Product name in RED indicates Editors’ Choice.
VIDEO EDITINGPHOTO SHARINGSpyware Doctor withAntiVirus 20103 licenses, $39.95 directAVG Anti-Virus FreeEdition 9.0FreeCorel Digital Studio2010$99.99 listPicasa 3.5Free • Actively cleans malwarefound during installation• Can install or scan inSafe Mode• Top scorer inmalware-removal andmalware-blocking tests• Power-saving mode• Optimization scan speedsmalware scanning• Can scan in Safe Mode• Detected most threats• Good at keeping a cleansystem clean• Toolbar protects againstmalicious Web sites• Identity theft recovery• Simple photo and videoediting• DVD burning with AVCHDsupport• Transfers content to handhelds• Attractive, consistentinterface• Polished interface• Many new features andusability improvements• Support for RAW camerafiles• Syncs local edits withonline images• Mac version available• Free• Full scan takes longerthan some• May report valid files assuspicious• Didn’t clean up detectedthreats thoroughly• Didn’t block installation ofmuch scareware• Toolbar’s antiphishing noteffective• Limited editing and enhancementfeatures• Occasionally crashed duringtesting• Didn’t find iPhone movieswhen importing video• Atypical interface mayconfuse some users at firstSpyware Doctor 2010 addsnumerous new “guards”against malware anddelivers on its promise ofenhanced malware cleanup.AVG believes everyone deservesfree basic protectionagainst Internet threats. Thecompany’s free antivirus offersthat protection, and it’sbetter than Microsoft’s freeproduct. Of course, the bestfor-pay anti-malware toolsare even better.Corel’s first attempt at anentry-level media suiteshows promise, but somelimitations and instabilitypoint to giving it a pass fornow.With a slick new interfaceand cool new features andtools, Picasa remains aterrific, easy, and free wayto edit and organize yourimages.Visit pcmag.com for the full reviews of these and scores of other software products.
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