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Foxit PDF Editor 13 review: Ready for business
Extensive editing, collaboration, and security tools plus AI integration make this multi-platform PDF editor an excellent Acrobat alternative.
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AVG Internet Security review: Reliable, budget-friendly antivirus software
AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a lot for it.
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R-Drive Image 7.3 review: A backup favorite gets even better
With added support for S3/S3-compatible online storage services, the rapidly evolving R-Drive Image is maturing with a vengeance.
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Proton VPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
Proton VPN, from the Proton line of personal security services, is a great standalone paid VPN and its free option has quickly become my favorite.
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I spent $200/mo on ChatGPT Pro so you don't have to. It wasn't worth it
OpenAI's top-of-the-line ChatGPT Pro subscription plan offers a lot of goodies, but not enough value to justify the insane cost for most users.
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Trend Micro Maximum Security review: Better alternatives exist
Underwhelming features, weak antivirus protection, and potentially showstopping bugs tank Trend Micro Maximum Security's appeal.
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McAfee Total Protection review: Top security undermined by a major feature
McAfee Total Protection offers strong antivirus, network, and online protection, but its password manager needs improvement.
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Iperius Backup Basic review: Versatile, extremely powerful — and best for IT types
Iperius Backup is arguably the most versatile, comprehensive, and compatible backup program available. IT types will love it, but end users will need a deep dive to suss out all its features. If all you need is local plain file backup, there’s a free version for that.
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Malwarebytes Premium Security review: An antimalware staple is now optional
Malwarebytes isn’t the vital supplement to Windows it used to be—but those who want a dead simple antivirus app will be served well.
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Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
Avast offers several paid antivirus suites, but its Premium Security software keeps its focus on protecting your PC while online—and by extension, you as well.
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Mullvad VPN review: The ultimate privacy-first VPN
Mullvad VPN might not have a ton of flashy features but it provides rock-solid security and unrivaled privacy.
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ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
ESET's antivirus software gives far more control over scan and feature settings than the average rival — a plus for power users — without being intimidating.
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Norton Antivirus Plus review: A slim suite for digital minimalists
Norton Antivirus Plus provides solids basics of online protection without any extra fluff—ideal for those avoiding unnecessary, expensive excess.
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McAfee+ Ultimate review: Comprehensive security that needs more polish
McAfee+ Ultimate offers strong antivirus protection and a vast array of online protections, but its apps, services, and tools could use more polish.
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Avira Prime review: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus
Avira Prime is a simple, easy-to-understand antivirus suite that includes numerous features.
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Handy Backup 8.5 Professional review: Full-featured backup with cloud support
Given a glitch-free performance, Handy Backup might’ve garnered an Editors' Choice award. We still say take a look, but small bugs and interface foibles lessened our initial enthusiasm.
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Hotspot Shield review: Feeling the need, the need for speed
Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs on the market, but it comes with a few trade-offs.
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Bitdefender Total Security review: Great, easy to use protection
Bitdefender offers superb antivirus and malware defense, but this mid-tier security suite is oddly stingy in a key regard: VPN support.
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Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection
Avast One defends not just your PC from online threats, but you as well—and does so by going beyond just superb antivirus protection.
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