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Proton Drive Plus is open on a PC monitor.

Proton Drive review: Secure your files and photos with end-to-end encryption

I reviewed Proton Drive Plus to test the quality and convenience of this secure cloud storage service with end-to-end encryption for photos and files.
The Malwarebytes for Mac app is open on a MacBook Air.

Malwarebytes for Mac 2025 review: an antivirus and privacy upgrade

Bitdefender for Mac runs a quick scan on a MacBook Air.

Bitdefender for Mac 2025 review: dependable security for macOS

Bitdefender's well-rated antivirus software is available for the Mac, but is it as good as the Windows version and does it integrate well with macOS?
Norton antivirus scan is in progress on the screen of a Windows PC.

Norton 360 for Windows 2025 review: top-notch antivirus software gets a VPN boost

I reviewed Norton's antivirus and cybersecurity plans, checking malware protection, support, pricing, and more to help you keep your PC secure.
Norton Password Manager is open on a PC monitor.

Norton Password Manager review: cross-platform login security for free

I review Norton Password Manager, a free service that stores unlimited logins and encrypted notes across all your devices.
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro is open on a PC monitor.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 2025 review: The best gets better

I review EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard's 2025 version to test its file restoration capabilities, ease-of-use, and value.
Stellar Data Recovery Premium 2025 is open on a Windows PC.

Stellar Data Recovery Premium 2025 review: Big upgrade restores lost SSD files

I reviewed Stellar Data Recovery's three subscription plans and a free version to find out which is best and offers the most value.
Mullvad VPN's app and website appear on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN 2025 review: total anonymity for an affordable price

I reviewed Mullvad, a unique VPN with consistently low prices to find out if its total anonymity and layered security features are worth the cost.
NymVPN is open and connected in Anonymous mode on a Windows PC.

NymVPN review: a private, anonymous, and decentralized service

I reviewed NymVPN's new decentralized service that features multi-hop security and encryption with added noise to obfuscate traffic.
The 2025 Proton VPN app is open on a PC monitor.

Proton VPN 2025 review: a scientific approach to security

Proton VPN was created by CERN scientists to protect privacy, so I reviewed the free and paid versions to test how Proton compares to other top VPNs.
Bitdefender antivirus software is open and running a scan on a Windows PC.

Bitdefender for Windows 2025 review: premium protection for all your devices

I reviewed the latest updates to Bitdefender's antivirus and advanced security plans for Windows to test the premium features and check its value.
A NordVPN speed test is open on a PC monitor.

NordVPN 2025 review: Faster, safer, and more bonus months

NordVPN is a popular solution to keep your location and privacy secure, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and ease-of use.
The 2025 edition of 1Password is open on a PC monitor.

1Password 2025 review: here’s why it’s still one of the best password managers

I reviewed top-rated password manager 1Password to check its value and features for cross-platform syncing and sharing.
Malwarebytes 2025 kept the clean design and added a new tab for identity protection.

Malwarebytes for Windows 2025 review: a quick and easy antivirus upgrade

We tested Malwarebytes antivirus software for Windows to find out if its quality, ease-of-use, and support provide enough value for the price.
The NordPass extension is open in a browser on a PC monitor.

NordPass 2025 review: a free password manager with premium support

I reviewed NordPass, the password manager from the makers of the popular NordVPN, to check its quality and value on multiple devices.
The AdGuard VPN app is open on a PC monitor.

AdGuard VPN review: a fast sleeper hit for internet privacy

I reviewed AdGuard VPN and its custom protocol that claims to be faster than the rest without any sacrifice in quality.
Private Internet Access is open on a PC monitor.

Private Internet Access VPN review: a low-cost VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Private Internet Access (PIA), a low-cost VPN that allows unlimited simultaneous connections to find out how fast and reliable it is.
A PC monitor shows ExpressVPN's browser extension in use while testing its speed.

ExpressVPN 2025 review: a premium VPN for fast streaming

I tested ExpressVPN's speed, value, and ease-of-use to find out if this well-rated global video streaming solution is worth the premium price.
The Surfshark Antivirus app is open on a PC monitor.

Surfshark One Antivirus review: Can a VPN really protect against malware?

I reviewed Surfshark One Antivirus to find out whether a VPN service can protect your devices against malware.
Enpass Personal's Vault settings are open showing Google Drive integration.

Enpass review: a password manager that works everywhere

I reviewed Enpass, a password manager that lets me sync logins to my preferred cloud storage provider and take charge of login security.
The IPVanish Windows app is open on a PC monitor.

IPVanish review: an unlimited-device VPN with a few flaws

I reviewed IPVanish's VPN service, and weighed the value of subscription tiers against the features to find out if it's a good solution for you.
F-Secure Total antivirus app is open on a PC monitor.

F-Secure Total review: affordable antivirus solution lets you build custom plan

I went hands-on with F-Secure Total, a low-cost customizable antivirus solution to find out how well it protects your computer from malware.
The Eset Premium app is open on a PC monitor.

Eset Premium review: 2024 improvements aren’t enough

I reviewed Eset's Premium antivirus plan to find out if it offers enough value in malware protection, privacy, and customer support.
Sticky Password is open on a PC monitor.

Sticky Password review: the offline, on-device password manager

I reviewed Sticky Password, a low-cost password manager with unique features like offline mode and QR logins.
Trend Micro Premium Security Suite is open on a PC monitor.

Trend Micro review: strong antivirus protection that’s affordable

I reviewed Trend Micro's antivirus software with new AI antivirus protection to check if this low-cost cybersecurity suite offers good value.
The LastPass web app is open on a PC monitor.

LastPass review: Is this popular password manager still worth using?

I reviewed LastPass, a low-cost password manager with that supports a wide range of devices and offers convenient login sharing for families.
DMDE Professional data recovery software is open on a PC monitor.

DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

I reviewed DMDE, a powerful, free, and low-cost data recovery app to test how well it restores files from HDDs, SSDs, and removable drives.
MiniTool's Power Data Recovery app is open on a PC monitor.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery review: buy it once and use it forever

I reviewed MiniTool's Power Data Recovery, a file restoration app from the company known for popular hardware utilities like Partition Wizard.
Avast One is open on a MacBook Air.

Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners.
VPN Unlimited is open in full screen mode on PC monitor.

VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection

I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value.
McAfee+ Premium's Total Protection app is open on a MacBook Air.

I reviewed McAfee+ Premium for Mac and found it to be a questionable bargain

I reviewed McAfee antivirus for Mac to find out it the added protection is worth the subscription costs and if it integrates well with macOS.
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
PrivadoVPN is running with the settings window open on a PC monitor.

PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free

I reviewed PrivadoVPN to see if this newcomer can compete with leading VPNs while keeping subscription costs to a minimum.
The Surfshark extension is running in the Edge browser on a PC monitor.

Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Surfshark, a fast, affordable streaming VPN with unlimited device support, great privacy protection, and an optional antivirus plan.

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