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• The Best VPN Services for 2024

  Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens, and these are the top VPNs we've tested.

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• The Best Free Antivirus Software for 2024

  Microsoft Defender isn't bad these days, but it's still not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the top free antivirus apps.

  1 week, 3 days By Neil J. Rubenking
• The Best VPNs for College Students in 2024

  Public Wi-Fi networks aren't always safe, and college towns are full of them. These are the best VPNs for protecting your privacy, whether it's on campus, at a coffee shop, or at home.

  1 week, 3 days By Chris Stobing
• The Best Private Messaging Apps for 2024

  We test private messaging services to keep your online conversations private from advertisers and governments.

  2 weeks, 1 day By Kim Key
• The Best VPNs for Video Streaming in 2024

  Video streaming services often try to block access via VPN. We explain why and tell you which of our top-rated VPNs work with some of our favorite streamers.

  2 weeks, 2 days By Kim Key
• The Best Encryption Software for 2024

  Just because you have antivirus software installed on your PC doesn't mean a zero-day Trojan can't steal your personal data. The top encryption software keeps you safe from malware (and the NSA).

  2 weeks, 4 days By Neil J. Rubenking
• The Best Android VPNs for 2024

  VPNs aren't just for computers; your Android device needs one, too. We've tested the top contenders to help you choose the best Android VPN for your needs.

  1 month By Kim Key
• The Best Hardware Security Keys for 2024

  Protecting your online accounts from being taken over by bad guys is critical, and a hardware security key is one of the best defenses. These are the top security keys for keeping your information private.

  1 month By Kim Key
• A Secure PC is a Fast PC: Tips To Optimise Your Performance

  PC feeling a little sluggish? Phone experiencing swipe-delay? Here are some simple tips to both speed up and lock down your personal devices.

  1 month By PCMag Australia
• The Best Accounting Software for Small Businesses in 2024

  Keeping a tight grip on finances is critical for the success of small businesses and freelancers. The best small business accounting tools we've tested can help keep your company in the black.

  1 month, 1 week By Kathy Yakal
• The Best VPNs for Ukraine in 2024

  After more than a year of war, the need for secure and private online communications in Ukraine is as critical as ever. We explain how VPNs can help and give our top picks of virtual private networks for Ukrainians.

  1 month, 1 week By Chris Stobing
• Use at Your Own Risk: The Best VPNs for China in 2024

  VPNs are intended to protect your privacy, but using them in China is complicated. We list the VPN providers that have servers in mainland China and Hong Kong and explain some of the issues surrounding their use.

  1 month, 1 week By Chris Stobing
• The Best Business Password Managers for 2024

  These top-rated password managers help you make sure employees are using strong passwords for work accounts.

  1 month, 1 week By Kim Key
• The Best VPNs for the UK in 2024

  Whether you're connecting to a UK-based service from abroad or you're looking to protect your traffic while traveling, these are our top VPN picks for the United Kingdom.

  1 month, 2 weeks By Chris Stobing
• Google Titan Security Key

  A no-frills security key backed by an industry titan

  1 month, 2 weeks By Kim Key
• The Best VPNs for Chromebook in 2024

  If you're concerned about privacy while browsing, a VPN can help. These are the top VPNs that work with ChromeOS.

  1 month, 3 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key