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Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 review
Software

It's a big improvement over the previous version of IE, but its Windows-centric approach means that Chrome is a better choice.

Microsoft Arc Touch
Microsoft Arc Touch review
Mice

It's a stylish present for the geek that has everything, but it's not the most comfortable mouse we've used.

£41 inc VAT
Family Safety
Microsoft Family Safety review
Software

Family Safety is free, comprehensive and resisted our attempts to bypass it. Its default settings should be stricter, though.

Xbox 360 S 250GB
Microsoft Xbox 360 S 250GB review
Gaming TVs

The new model is a great boon to those buying their first 360, but it's not worth upgrading

£200 inc VAT
Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker
Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker review
Software

Camera support is limited and the fixed 30fps export frame rate limits it further, but as a simple, free editor it hits the right notes

Office 2010 boxes
Microsoft Office 2010 review
Software

If you need more than just a text editor and a basic spreadsheet, then Microsoft’s Office is still a great choice.

£93 inc VAT
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium review
Software

Everything that Vista should have been - if you're building a new PC, Windows 7 is an essential purchase.

£130 inc VAT
Microsoft Songsmith review
Software
£25 inc VAT