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•  Quicken Deluxe 2010 15 Oct 2009, 21:56

  Quicken 2010 is a solid finance package, especially for novices, but offers little that's substantively new.

  

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•  Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 28 Aug 2009, 13:06

  Trend Micro Internet Security Pro's broad feature set combined with its look and feel make it a serious contender, but its questionable efficacy and middling performance make it a program we're not recommending.

  

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•  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 (CD-ROM, 1-Year License) 25 Aug 2009, 15:26

  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 offers pricey antivirus protection. The 2009 version scored well on independent antivirus detection and removal tests, but be prepared to pay a premium for what you're getting.

  

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•  iWork '09 27 Jan 2009, 12:43

  Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.

  

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•  Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Preferred 21 Aug 2008, 21:52

  Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.

  

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•  Norton 360 26 Feb 2007, 15:01

  For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.

  

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•  Microsoft Office Standard 2007 29 Jan 2007, 22:11

  Overall, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade if you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations to share with others, and Outlook is better than ever, but you can stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.

  

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•  Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - complete package (79G-00871) 29 Jan 2007, 12:25

  Overall, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade if you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations to share with others, and Outlook is better than ever, but you can stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.

  

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•  Windows Vista Home Premium 24 Jan 2007, 11:06

  Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

  

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•  Windows Vista Ultimate 23 Jan 2007, 15:04

  Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  

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