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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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HMA VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with servers in every corner of the world
There's a lot to like about HMA VPN, but there are also a few ways where it might not meet users' needs.
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Windscribe Pro review: Packed with features and a great free plan
Windscribe Pro has established itself as a simple and effective featured-packed service offering both VPN and ad blocking.
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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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DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro review: A simple, but effective privacy bundle
DuckDuckGo's new Privacy Pro bundle of services with a VPN, data removal service, and identity theft restoration service is a nice package of privacy-focused services for an affordable price.
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NordVPN review: More than just a VPN, it’s a privacy powerhouse
NordVPN has it all: excellent performance and a solid set of features that will appeal to both novices and power users. All of this make it one of the best VPNs around.
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II review: Remarkable experience, okay game
Hellblade II was the game Microsoft used to showcase the power of the Xbox Series X when the console was first unveiled. Now it's finally here.
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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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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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ProtonVPN review: Great paid plan, even better free plan
ProtonVPN, 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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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 ton for it.
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Uninstalr review: Obliterate all traces of unwanted software, for free
The Uninstalr tool thoroughly removes installed programs from the system. It even finds remnants of software that we had supposedly already removed months ago.
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Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent value and strong protection
Norton 360 Deluxe offers solid online protection on multiple fronts, but it could benefit from a more polished interface.
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Hotspot Shield review: This speedster VPN’s still got it
Hotspot Shield is still one of the fastest VPNs on the market, but competitors are starting to catch up.
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Aomei Backupper 7.3 review: Easy, all-in-one backup
As of version 7, Aomei Backupper Professional can compete with the best imaging, backup, and sync programs out there in terms of specs and features. It's also a solid performer — with some rough edges.
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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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Mullvad VPN review: Still our favorite ultra-private VPN
Mullvad VPN might not have a ton of flashy features but it provides rock-solid security and unrivaled privacy.
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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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R-Drive Image review: Our favorite backup gets even better
R-Drive Image continues to impress with the addition of OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google drive as backup destinations, as well as replication of an image across multiple targets. Our favorite image backup program already just cemented its hold on the top spot.
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