For Disney's legions of Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar fans who want to enjoy those movies, and their extra features, the service is easily worth the relatively low monthly fee.

$4.99 at Nvidia

Nvidia GeForce Now

Nvidia's cloud-gaming service is beginning to hit its stride, but it's still missing many games.

$60.00 at Fubo TV

FuboTV

Plenty of channels and improved menus make FuboTV better than ever, but it still lags behind the best live TV streaming services.

Editors' Choice

$8.99 at Netflix

Netflix

Netflix remains the top TV and movie streaming service, thanks to its ease of use, lack of commercials and original content.

DirecTV Now

DirecTV Now delivers an impressive mix of channels for the money, but people who prioritize a cloud DVR should look elsewhere.

$299.00 MSRP

LiveMotion 1.0: Win98/NT4 SP4/2K

Great for anyone who wants to jump straight into Flash animation without becoming an expert in or needing the benefits of advanced scripting or complex interactivity.

Editors' Choice

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.

Windows Phone 8.1

Windows Phone 8.1 is the best update yet, thanks to its revamped design and modern features, but it lags behind iOS and Android.

Apple Health

Apple's new iOS 8 app aims to be a hub for fitness and health. Here's how.

Yahoo Messenger with Voice

Free voice calls and voicemail, built-in Web searches, and drag-and-drop photo sharing make Yahoo's new instant messenger a fun, powerful IM tool.

Amazon Unbox Video Downloads

Amazon Unbox has taken its knocks, but it's a strong choice if you own a Windows PMC, or if you don't mind watching movies on your monitor.

Google Maps for Mobile

Despite some limitations, Google Maps for Mobile is a simple and handy app that brings interactive maps, driving directions, and traffic info to your mobile device.

Netvibes

If you want to fill a personal home page with dozens of individualized newsfeeds and tools, Netvibes does a cleaner job than rival services from bigger brand names.