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Second Copy review: Backup and sync from a friendly interface
This backup/sync program works very well with normal data folders and is loaded with options.
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Buddha Backup review: A Zen-like interface for backup and syncing
The Buddha Backup sync/backup program has an uber clean interface and workflow. It's also fast and efficient, though it currently lacks support for online storage services.
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Noorio T110 pan/tilt security camera review
2K resolution, intelligent detection, and a pan-and-tilt motor make this indoor camera a great value.
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Tapo Wire-Free Magnetic Security Camera review: Flexible surveillance
This outdoor camera's streamlined setup, customizable motion detection, and dual storage options let you do security your way.
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Ring Stick Up Cam Pro review: Strong surveillance, indoors or out
Bird’s Eye View remains a solution looking for a problem, but the radar-based motion detection in this versatile security camera delivers plenty of other benefits.
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Tapo H100 Smart Hub review: Inexpensive, limited home security
The H100 can’t do much, but it does well with its slim feature set.
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Roku Home Monitoring SE review: Basic security for Roku users
Roku's inexpensive, security-focused smart home system ties into Roku streaming players, but it non-Roku users won't find it all that appealing.
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StrongVPN review: Simpler doesn’t always mean better
StrongVPN is a simple and easy-to-use VPN that sticks to the basics, but it lacks some features that many users will want.
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Blink Outdoor 4 review: A strong home security value
We’ve thoroughly tested every aspect of this latest outdoor home security camera–and helped Blink identify a bug, which has been squashed.
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Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Floodlight Security Cam review: High-res, no sub
This hardwired camera blankets an area in light, captures video in 2K, and doesn’t require a subscription. But it's not cheap and its motion-sensing needs work.
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Easy Firewall review: Windows Firewall made easy
Easy Firewall wants to make it easy to manage the confounding Windows following. Does it work well enough to justify the $25 price? Find out in our review.
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KeePassXC review: The friendlier free offline password manager
If you’re fed up with online password managers, or you just have never trusted them to begin with, KeePassXC is a fairly simple, easy way to self-manage your passwords.
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Level Lock+ review: The closest thing to a perfect smart lock
It’s the best choice for Apple users today, and it will be for everyone else, too—eventually.
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Ashampoo Privacy Inspector review: An easy, affordable privacy tool
Ashampoo's Privacy Inspector scours your PC for visited websites, typed search terms, and half-heartedly deleted files, then lets you eradicate them.
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Arlo Pro 5S 2K review: A top-shelf home security cam, except…
You'll get 2K video resolution, a rich ecosystem, and lots of accessory options, but you'll want to pay for a subscription, and you won't get HomeKit compatibility.
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IronVest review: Protection beyond password management
IronVest's privacy service protects email addresses, credit card numbers, and other personal information while you shop online.
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Ring's Battery Doorbell Plus has been improved from head to toe
Ring has finally delivered a truly high-res video doorbell that shows your visitors from head to toe and notifies you when packages arrive.
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Enpass review: An easy way to create strong, secure passwords
Enpass is a solid password manager with strong basic features and multiple secure syncing options.
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Keeper review: The security-enthusiast’s password manager
While the popular password manager has made some welcome user-friendly updates, the integrity of your login credentials is still its top priority.
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Windows Security review: Basic but effective protection built into Windows
The days of scoffing at Windows free, built-in virus protection are long over. It's good to see Windows Security get even more refined over time.
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Blink Wired Floodlight Camera review: Value-priced security
Blink's floodlight cam costs a whole lot lower than the competition from Ring and Nest, and it delivers more lumens of brightness than either of them.
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Ring Peephole Camera review: a video doorbell for renters
If you're a renter or live in an apartment or condo, this security camera is better than a video doorbell, because you don't need to drill any holes or pull any cable. You simply swap it for the existing peephole in your door.
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LastPass review: This virtual vault makes password protection effortless
LastPass remains the standard by which all other password managers are judged.
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F-Secure Safe review: Effective, comprehensive AV at a friendly price
F-Secure packs a lot of extras into its Safe antivirus offering such as ID protection, password management, and parental controls. Despite this, it remains very simple to use.
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Nest Doorbell (Wired) review: It won't miss a thing
This overhaul of the great Nest Hello video doorbell boasts on-device processing, plus the option of 24/7 recording.
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Smonet Smart Lock review: A budget fingerprint-reading deadbolt
An unfamiliar brand turns out a credible, Bluetooth-only smart lock (Wi-Fi optional).
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Lockly Vision Elite review: A smart lock with a side of everything
This jack-of-all-trades smart deadbolt incorporates a fingerprint reader, a keypad, a doorbell camera, and a solar panel to keep its lithium-ion battery topped off.
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Bitwarden review: This ultra-affordable password manager has few restrictions
Bitwarden's generous free plan and inexpensive paid service helps it stand out among more polished rivals.
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The no-frills Wyze Lock Bolt is fabulous value
If you can do without Wi-Fi connectivity, Wyze Labs has a great low-priced smart deadbolt.
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Panda Dome Complete review: The antivirus for feature seekers
Panda Dome Complete offers good protection and a ton of features.
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Firewalla Gold review: Powerful home network security in a tiny box
The Firewalla Gold router allows easily configurable and powerful control over a home network, from resisting attacks to identifying internal device threats to blocking ads and adult sites.
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The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is great, but you’ll want the subscription
The new video doorbell is sturdy and delivers a high-quality image.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is a budget-friendly porch watcher
This smart doorbell performed well in our tests and is worthy of your consideration.
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OVPN review: An excellent VPN with a focus on privacy
Sweden-based OVPN is an excellent choice for speed and privacy. Read our review for more details.
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Securam EOS review: A smart lock with a fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi—and connectivity issues
It’s a strong second effort, but Securam continues to work through growing pains.
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Ivacy VPN review: How much do you value transparency?
Ivacy offers average speeds, a cleanly designed app, and a few helpful features like split tunneling, but it's also frustratingly tight-lipped about who runs the company.
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Perfect Privacy VPN review: Speedy, secretive, antiquated
Perfect Privacy is in our top 5 VPNs for speeds, but the company would rather not say who's in charge and the interface needs an overhaul. Read on for the details.
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HMA Pro review: Good speeds, new app
HMA continues to deliver with its VPN speeds and server count, but that privacy policy could be better.
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Ring Alarm Pro review: The best DIY home security system gets even better
The integrated Eero router will simplify your home network, but Ring once again punts when it comes to offering a complete smart home system.
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VPN Unlimited review: A useful app with minimal options
KeepSolid's VPN is simple, the speeds are fine, and the price is right, including a crazy lifetime offer.
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Witopia PersonalVPN review: Good speeds, good service, and an improved app
Witopia's PersonalVPN has a revamped Windows app and solid service. Read our full review for the details.
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SurfEasy review: Fast speeds, unjustifiable price tag
SurfEasy offers a reasonable price for the first year and the speeds are good. But barring that, we can't recommend this VPN in its current state.
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Nest Cam (battery) review: A great security cam, indoors or out
The new-for-2021 Nest Cam is a winner, but you’ll need a subscription to realize its full value.
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Nest Doorbell (Battery) review: Google’s porch sentinel shines
The successor to the Nest Hello runs on battery or wired power, packs advanced features, and delivers fast, accurate visitor detection.
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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro review: Light up the night and keep tabs on your homestead
Cutting-edge tech features push this floodlight camera to the top of the market.
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Lockly Duo review: Two smart locks in one installation headache
Lockly combines deadbolt and latch in this daunting smart home device.
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IVPN Pro review: VPN privacy gets a huge boost
Recent updates to IVPN help it excel at anonymity and privacy, but it's pricey.
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PC Matic 4.0 review: Healing is still holistic, but with a new coat of paint
PC Matic 4.0 isn't your average antivirus suite, but the integrated approach of optimization and security, as well as very good pricing, make this suite an interesting option.
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Logitech Circle View Doorbell review: The doorbell to beat for the HomeKit set
Move along Android users, nothing to see here.
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