Backup software is just about the most dull software on the planet, but with the increasing amount of digital data we all possess these days, it’s also quite vital. Acronis’ True Image 2009 offers the ability to back up your entire PC - or just selected folders.

Pros: New improvements include a very Vista-looking interface and a slick text search ability. One new feature we liked was that after initial installation, Acronis sets up a simple one-click backup of your existing system, with all the necessary files pre-selected for you.

Cons: As with a lot of backup utilities, initial backup can berather slow.

Verdict: A solid backup utility.