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The best software of 2009

Our pick of the best software we've reviewed over the last 12 months - all of these products were awarded our prestigious Buy It award in 2009

Bitdefender Total Security 2010
The 2010 version of Bitdefender’s PC security package contains lots of tools, so it is not always easy for users to find their way around, but it provides powerful protection and is well priced.
Price: £45
Click to read more: www.computeractive.co.uk/2250951

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Championship Manager 2010
Championship Manager is an acquired taste. It is a bit like playing a spreadsheet, tweaking your football team based on player attributes and statistics. But for those of us who enjoy such things, this is a superb edition.
Price: £30
Click to read more: www.computeractive.co.uk/2251453

Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 14
An impressive video-editing package that is easy to use and powerful, but we found that it does require a fairly powerful PC in order to run at a good speed. The new titling and stop-motion effects are a bonus.
Price: £80
Click to read more: www.computeractive.co.uk/2253332

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Scrapbook Factory Deluxe
Scrapbooking can work very well with a computer, and this cost-effective software is a great way to get going. It was easy to set up and use and provides lots of templates for users to get started.
Price: £30
Click to read more: www.computeractive. co.uk/2249592

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
If you want comprehensive PC security with loads of clever tools and advanced features, KIS 2010 is a great choice.
Price: £50
Click to read more: www.computeractive.co.uk/2247883

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Battlefield 1943
If you have a suitable console, this is a brilliantly simple game that will keep you engaged for hours.
Price: £10
Click to read more: www.computeractive.co.uk/2246761

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