Software & Services
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Blue Coat K9 Web Protection We still like K9's free, effective and simple web filtering, but it loses out to other free packages, which offer a wider scope. -
The Learning Bubble - child learning software The Learning Bubble is good for encouraging younger children's learning on a PC, but its apparent fallibility concerns us.£20 -
recommended
Microsoft Family Safety review Family Safety is free, comprehensive and resisted our attempts to bypass it. Its default settings should be stricter, though. -
best buy
Canonical Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop Edition review It's not that different to the previous version, but the cloud integration is neat and Ubuntu remains a viable alternative to Windows. -
Canonical Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition review It makes the most of a netbook screen, but not all parts of the interface are easier to use and there could be some hardware issues. -
Roxio Creator 2011 review Roxio's all-encompassing media suite sticks a 3D feather in its cap, but there’s little to lift it above the competition£44.99 -
best buy
Acronis True Image Home 2011 review An excellent backup application just got a bit better and now offers tight integration with Windows 7.£39.93 -
UpdateStar Online Backup review UpdateStar offers easy-to-use unlimited storage, but it's priced significantly higher than all of its competitors.£45 -
One.com £2 package review The low price makes One.com very attractive for those wanting to get a good-looking site online with the minimum of hassle. -
Streamline Plus review The clunky control panel means Streamline isn't as easy to use as it should be, and competitors offer more for your money.£5.86 -
Heart Internet Home Pro review There's not quite enough here to justify the high monthly price, and you can get more for less elsewhere.£8.99 -
HostClear Home review Very good value, and a fine choice if you want to go with a UK-based web host.£5.95 -
123reg Plus review A middle-of-the road package which might meet your needs, but there are better-value alternatives.£4.99