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Depending on your security requirements, BitDefender Total Security 2011’s massive selection of features and options will either float it to the top or weigh it down, but there’s no doubt that mixed testing results make it a hard sell when compared against better-performing competitors.

You get less, for less. Norton AntiVirus 2011 offers the same core high-quality computer and networking protection features as its more full-featured sibling, Norton Internet Security, but it lacks some key web protection features that users shouldn’t really go without.

Norton Internet Security 2011 maintains its recent strong performance record and introduces some useful new features in the latest version, making it one of the top Internet security suites available.

Although AVG has flagged a little in the past few years, AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011 breathes some new life into one of the most popular security programs around with a shorter install, better usability and faster scans.

AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011 boasts faster scans, a quicker install and some tweaks to the interface have made it easier to use.

After several months of teasing Internet Explorer’s upgrade with a series of feature-free developer’s previews, Microsoft unleashes on the world an Internet Explorer 9 beta with some impressive new features.

Microsoft has unleashed its Internet Explorer 9 beta with some impressive new features. As with any properly named beta, however, there are also some bugs to be ironed out.

Kaspersky’s latest refresh to its premium security suite introduces several new tools to help keep your computer safe while enhancing older ones. The few problems in Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 loom larger than they would otherwise, though, because of the high retail cost of the suite.

The autofill option in Apple’s Safari browser can expose personal data without the user’s consent, a security researcher reported on Wednesday.

Comic giant DC has followed rival Marvel onto Apple’s iPad, delivering a slick digital experience with partner ComiXology.

We’ll show you how to make HDR images using Photoshop CS5’s new tools in this How To video.

This enhancement in Photoshop CS5 makes it dead simple to dramatically remove objects from an image, and we’ll show you how in this video. Just be sure you use it for good, and not for evil.

Once again, Facebook has changed its privacy settings. The latest improvements are still a mixed bag, but a better one: they are generally easier to use but not as simple as they could be. There are a couple of curve balls thrown in, too.

Google goes “Incognito”, Microsoft’s is “InPrivate”, the other browsers call it “Private Mode”, and colloquially it’s known as “porn mode”. Whatever you call the tracks-free way to browse, watch this how-to video to force your favourite browser to always start with its privacy protocols activated.

Avira AntiVir remains near the top of independent efficacy tests, but while the 2009 editions more or less kept pace with the competition, the 2010 versions aren’t quite as good as they could be.

Notorious as a malware ghetto, LimeWire takes its first steps to integrate authoritative threat protection by signing on AVG to provide premium users with download scanning and blocking.

Long considered the other alternative browser, Opera 10.50 debuts a new interface, a blazing new JavaScript engine to compete with Chrome, and detachable widgets. See what new features Opera offers in this slideshow.

McAfee has put considerable effort into its new user interface, but also made its 2010 security programs far better in the process.

Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We’ve sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.

Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers - a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We’ve devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.