Trend Micro overhauled its home security software range last year under the rebranded banner 'Titanium', which encompassed a number of products: antivirus, internet security and the all-in-one 'Maximum Security' suite on test. The new version for 2012 has now arrived and we took the high-end software for a spin to see whether it has built any further on its previous success.

Setup and interface
The initial installation procedure is fast and straightforward, though if you're looking to utilise the supplied SafeSync component, this must be downloaded separately and involves a reboot.

Once this is done you'll see an interface that will be familiar to users of last year's suite, offering simple access to key components including system security, parental controls and a system tuner. Predictably this hasn't undergone any radical changes, though one interesting tweak for those who will use it is the ability to customise the interface with your own photos or images for that personal touch.

The layout of the main interface is very effective, offering quick access to the various types of scan available and prompting users to set up parental controls and tune-up on first use. The rest of the tools are accessible by clicking the 'Tools' button, though in some cases, as with SafeSync, they need to be downloaded or signed into via the TrendSecure website, which is accessible through the interface as well. A handy security report is available that summarises recent threats, along with parental control logs and tuneup status, and the settings menus is fairly well tiered to prioritise the most commonly used components.

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