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AceVPN.com Ultimate review: No desktop app, but that’s not its biggest problem
AceVPN.com has been around for a while, but it still needs a lot of work.Reviews
Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell review: Posh design, privacy, and no subscription fees
You’ll also get partial HomeKit support, but some other features are missing from this premium-priced smart home device.Reviews
G Data Total Security review: The best antivirus app you’ve never heard of
Germany-based G Data's Total Security premium suite has all the features you need in a well-organized app, with relatively fair pricing.Reviews
PureVPN review: Now with a new app and streaming-service support
We like the changes PureVPN has made in the last couple years, but virtual servers are still part of its mix.Reviews
Ring Alarm (2nd Gen) review: Still the best DIY home security system
Yes, still the best, but Ring hasn’t done much to extend its reach into the broader smart home universe.Reviews
ClearVPN review: The stream is the thing
This new service from MacPaw focuses on what you want to do with a VPN rather than where you want to do it.Reviews
Kwikset Halo Touch review: This smart lock jettisons the keypad and adds a fingerprint reader
Even better news: A revamped exterior design corrects Kwikset’s most glaring flaw.
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Gatekeeper Two-Factor Authentication review: Needs a consumer-grade overhaul
The Gatekeeper login and 2FA system from Untethered Labs is an interesting device, but this product needs consumer-grade modifications.Reviews
LiftMaster myQ Smart Garage Camera review: The magnetic mount is nifty. The price tag? Not so much
myQ needs to revisit its service plan prices to make this garage-centric camera more appealing.Reviews
Speedify 10 review: Speedy service at a good price
Speedify 10 VPN offers features such as seamless network switching and split tunneling for a good price.Reviews
VPNCity review: The basics at a good price
VPNCity won't wow you with performance or features, but the price is excellent and it supports a large number of simultaneous connections.Reviews
Malwarebytes Privacy review: The foundation is there, the performance is not
Malwarebytes Privacy is off to a good start, but its speeds just aren't up to snuff in our experience.Reviews
Sophos Home Premium review: Go remote and save money
Sophos Home Premium brings enterprise-style remote management to your home network at a surprising price.Reviews
Trend Micro Password Manager review: Basic and a little buggy
Password Manager aims for simplicity but leaves out some essential features in the process.Reviews
TotalAV Antivirus Pro review: A lot of promise and value with weak spots
TotalAV Antivirus Pro is a surprise with the amount of tools available in a base level suite. But third-party tests, while limited, show some areas of concern.Reviews
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus review: Good but basic security
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus offers well-tested protection at a good price, but we're not convinced it beats the free options.Reviews
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security review: Good protection in need of an overhaul
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security's Windows app hasn't changed much in at least seven years. The protection is good, but we have concerns about overall value.Reviews
Abode Iota review: Abode streamlines its security hub by integrating a camera
A simple home security solution learns a few new tricks—and gets easier than ever to set up.Reviews
Roboform Everywhere review: Solid password security
This password manager offers a simple interface and straightforward features.Updated
NordVPN review: A great choice for Netflix fans, but who’s running the show?
NordVPN has good performance, great features, and suits novices and power users alike. But who is running the show down there?Reviews
Hotspot Shield 2020 review: New owners, fantastic speeds, slightly better privacy
Hotspot Shield is still the speediest VPN we've seen, but the privacy policy could be better.Reviews
Password Boss review: Managing your passwords with authority
This app-only password manager makes it easy to keep your login credentials strong and safe.Reviews
Kaspersky Security Cloud 2020 review: Good value for multi-device families
Kaspersky's new Security Cloud suite protects all your devices, with excellent value for families with a wide number of smartphones, PCs, and Macs.Reviews
Bitdefender 2020 review: Solid protection, with an AI parental control add-on
Bitdefender 2020 features a high level of malware protection, a new privacy extension, and enhanced parental controls.Reviews
IVPN for Windows review: Same high price, more features
IVPN has changed a lot since we last looked at in 2017, including getting a jump on WireGuard for Windows development.Reviews
ExpressVPN 2019 review: Great service, but why so secretive?
ExpressVPN has everything you need including great speeds, a good app, a large number of locations and servers, but the leadership is still anonymous.Reviews
BullGuard VPN review: A great service with a problematic price
BullGuard VPN supports great speeds in 16 countries around the world, but at $79.08 a year it's a hard sell.Reviews
SpyOff VPN review: A study in basic
SpyOff is unique in allowing you to install the VPN on an unlimited number of devices, but other than that, it's a middling service with a higher-than-average price.Reviews
Webroot WiFi Security review: A white label VPN with a dash of homegrown security
Webroot WiFi Security doesn't run its own network, but it does have an added security layer for extra protection online.Reviews
CyberGhost 7 Review: A better app and same good service
CyberGhost continues to be one of our favorite VPNs that caters to overseas streamers, offers a good amount of countries, and basic security features for a good price.Reviews
FastestVPN review: It’s not, but that’s okay
FastestVPN won't wow you with its speeds, but the price is right, the privacy promises are good, and the simultaneous connection limit is solid.Reviews
Disconnect Premium review: A worthy VPN that won’t blow your mind
Disconnect Premium is a usable VPN available at a great price with the right privacy promises, but location options are limited.Reviews
PrivateVPN by Trunkspace review: A basic VPN with a solid no-logging commitment
PrivateVPN by Trunkspace won't wow you with speeds, but it does offer an important privacy promise.Reviews
Norton Security Premium (2019) review: A minor revision of an excellent security suite
The latest version of Norton Security iterates on what came before it without changing much or introducing anything particularly new.Reviews
ButterflyVPN Traveler review: A convenient package for a serviceable VPN
ButterflyVPN is a handy hardware-based VPN, and the price is great but the speeds could be better.Updated
SaferVPN review: This newcomer is off to a good start
SaferVPN has some great European connection speeds and is very easy to use.Updated
HideIPVPN review: Great if you need a speedy connection via Germany
HideIPVPN is easy to use, but its performance leaves a lot to be desired.Reviews
X-VPN review: Good speeds, nice app, but radio silence on details that matter
X-VPN is a little-known VPN that works well enough, but too many open questions about the company leadership and the VPN protocol make it hard to recommend.
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Avira Antivirus Pro 2019 review: Solid performance, better prices
Avira Antivirus Pro isn't worth the price given how it doesn't differ from Avira Free, but the Avira Prime subscription with its recently lowered price makes it competitive with top suites from companies like McAfee and Symantec.Reviews
Avast Premier 2019 review: High prices and good design are the mainstays of this suite
Avast Premier is cheaper than it was last year at $70 instead of $80, but it's still one of the more high-priced suites out there.Reviews
Mullvad 2018 review: A fantastic VPN has a great new look
Mullvad is back with a great looking new app, more country locations, and the same solid commitment to performance and privacy.Reviews
Kaspersky Total Security 2019 review: A fantastic security suite available at a better price
Kaspersky 2019 is the same antivirus suite it's always been with improved system tools and a better price.Reviews
F-Secure Freedome review: A VPN with some built-in antivirus features
F-Secure Freedome VPN is a solid service with some good speeds, helpful security features, and no requirement that you share your email address—just make sure you're okay with that privacy policy.Reviews
Bitdefender Total Security 2019 review: This AV suite builds a better autopilot
Bitdefender Total Security 2019 rolls out a transformed Autopilot feature that acts more like a personal security assistant.Reviews
Quick Heal Total Security review: Lots of interesting features don’t quite make up for high price
Quick Heal Total Security is higher-priced than the competition while being slightly less effective at protection.Reviews
K7 Ultimate Security review: Simple yet sophisticated
K7 Ultimate Security is capable, and has a lot of the features you need in a deluxe suite without overwhelming the user.Reviews
PC Matic 3.0 review: Holistic healing with a race car aesthetic
PC Matic 3.0 is the odd duck of the antivirus world, but the approach of Iowa-based PC Pitstop may appeal to some.
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MicroWorld eScan Total Security Suite review: A suite not big on change
MicroWorld's eScan Total Security Suite offers enough features for most people, but the interface needs some work.Reviews
Vipre Advanced Security review: Simple but effective
Vipre Advanced Security is a no-nonsense antivirus with highly rated protection and performance.Reviews