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PC Tools' Spyware Doctor 5.0 program for spyware detection and removal finished far ahead of its competitors in formal tests independently conducted by research company AV-Test.org.
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Symantec's suite is a solid performer and easy to use. Kaspersky's and BitDefender's suites are the fastest to respond to new malware outbreaks, while McAfee offers lots of extra features.
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You may have heard of this game: Grand Theft...Auto...something. Plus we score you a couple free GTA games and take a spin with Mario's new ride. 01-May-2008
Grand Theft Auto IV hurtles onto the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with the force of a supernova, making good on nearly all its promises. 01-May-2008
Some believe Palm OS smart phones are a dying breed--but there are good reasons not to count them out yet. 30-Apr-2008
New Photoshop version offers an easy way for inexperienced users to edit and share their photos. 29-Apr-2008
Security suite covers all the bases in an easy-to-use package, but doesn’t ace PC protection. 29-Apr-2008
Though buggy and limited in its current form, this software service has potential as a competitor to Microsoft Office. 28-Apr-2008
This sweet service is easy to use and works across different platforms to keeps files in sync on multiple devices. 24-Apr-2008
WordPerfect keeps its traditional look, but beefs up support for PDFs and Office 2007. 23-Apr-2008
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