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FreeFileSync review: Sync, mirror, and back up–in real-time even
FreeFileSync is a highly effective sync program with a wonderfully configurable interface and a boatload of options–including real-time operation. But a cornucopia of information and options could be daunting for new users.
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FBackup 9 review: Back up your local and online files for free
FBackup 9 is one of our favorite freebies, and the only one we're aware of that will back up to and from your online Google Drive and Dropbox accounts. It even supports optical discs!
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged review: Not just for kids
Toy cars, imaginative tracks, fun races, and tantrums in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged.
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PDFgear review: An AI-assisted PDF editor
This free PDF editor is full of pro-level editing tools and an "AI co-pilot" that streamlines your workflow.
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WinZip PDF Pro review: A full-featured editor for PDF power users
WinZip PDF Pro provides everything you need to create, change, and collaborate on PDF documents.
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Forza Motorsport review: A supercar that needs some tuning
With Forza Motorsport, Turn 10 has scrapped all the old tech and tailored the experience for the latest technologies – for better and worse.
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Soda PDF Online review: A PDF editor for any device
Soda PDF Online's web-based editor allows you to work with PDF documents on PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones.
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SyncBack 11 Pro review: Back up and sync anything to anywhere
This versatile, option-loaded program backs up and syncs to online services. It's vastly configurable, and generally easy to use. Cheaper and free versions are available, but don't back up online.
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FastStone Capture review: A powerful screenshot and video capture tool
FastStone Capture 10 is a very comprehensive screenshot tool that can capture images in many ways and with many extras.
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EaseUS PDF Editor review: Complete document control for individuals, teams
EaseUS PDF's full slate of tools enable you to efficiently edit, annotate, and secure your PDFs.
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CCleaner Professional review: Top-notch PC maintenance
CCleaner is likely a name that springs to mind when thinking about PC cleaner software and it remains one of the best you can buy for value and performance.
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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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Inleed Standard review: Cheap and advanced web hosting
Small local web host Inleed has a cheap basic package, good admin tools, and an advanced page builder, but requires some prior knowledge.
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One.com web host review: Needs more polish
One.com has plenty of space at a mid-range price, but the admin panel is substandard and only getting page builders for this price is surprising.
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Microsoft OneDrive review: The most affordable cloud storage, plus Office
With plenty of space and the best extra features, Microsoft's OneDrive cloud service is hard to beat.
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O&O SafeErase 18 review: Utterly delete your data
O&O SafeErase 18 promises to irretrievably delete data from the PC, and the latest version aims to offer better browser support and bug fixes.
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Ashampoo Uninstaller 12 review: Remove all traces of unwanted software
If programs do not uninstall themselves cleanly, Ashampoo Uninstaller can help.
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iCloud Drive review: Cloud storage for Apple users
Apple's iCloud+ subscription gives you cloud storage space for iPhone backups and file synchronization.
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Dropbox review: Still the best at syncing and sharing
The original in cloud sync, Dropbox, is still a great choice if fast, reliable synchronization of files and sharing with others is all you're after.
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Google Drive review: Solid cloud storage, but the settings can be confusing
Google Drive is available on all major platforms, and many small ones. It has handy backup for those with Android, but the settings are difficult to understand.
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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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Video and Audio Downloader Pro 2 review: Save YouTube videos and more
Do you want to download videos from YouTube or public media libraries? Video and Audio Downloader Pro 2 makes it possible.
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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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Storj review: Fast and affordable online storage for techies
Storj gives you five the times the storage of most other services for free, and also offers some of the most affordable pay plans in the business.
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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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Arq 7 Backup review: Uniquely versatile local and online backup
This super-clean backup client connects to any number of online storage service, including its own. It's also affordable and backs up to local and network locations.
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DigitalOcean review: Scalable, customizable web hosting for businesses
DigitalOcean is best for the tech-savvy developer or business that needs a robust, advanced feature set, but it still offers a simple, straightforward UI.
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Internxt Drive review: Fantastically affordable storage, sync, and backup
Internxt is an online storage and backup service that's easy, covers all the data-safety bases, and the lifetime plans are a flat-out steal. Check it out.
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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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NovaBackup review: File, image, and online backup in one package
NovaBackup offers a very appealing backup proposition: local file and image backups as well as cloud storage with one program. Alas, the latter is extremely expensive, so not a great fit for the average end-user.
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KeePass review: A free password manager strictly for tech-savvy users
KeePass has many advantages as a password manager, but the average user will likely be put off by the technical demands of this open source program.
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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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InMotion Hosting review: Everything you need to host a website
Thanks to InMotion Hosting's competitive features, comprehensive support, and security, you can rest assured that your website will be in good hands.
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Sony DualSense controller review: A gamepad from the future
Sony's controller has incredible features and slick hardware, but it treats PC gaming as an afterthought.
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HostGator review: A solid choice for web hosting
HostGator offers a user-friendly, feature-rich experience that caters to a range of needs—we just wish the website was more clear about certain details.
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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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Sync.com review: Superb, simple online device sync and backup
Sync.com boasts end-to-end security, web browser operation, and local software for both syncing your data across devices and backing up data you don't want shared elsewhere.
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Dashlane review: The best password manager around
With its top-notch password auditing, Dashlane teaches you to better protect yourself online.
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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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Bitdefender Password Manager review: Straightforward security
Bitdefender Password Manager lacks the capabilities of more established password managers, but provides an easy way to keep your credentials safe.
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Hi-Fi Rush is a colorful beat-em-up that lacks variety, but oozes personality
With rythm-based combat and smooth cartoon visuals, Bethesda's Hi-Fi Rush is a refreshing change of pace
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Bluehost review: Great-value web hosting for first-time site owners
With a very low entry fee, a newbie friendly setup process, and a solid array of features, Bluehost offers a lot to new website owners in particular.
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iDrive review: Excellent online backup, sharing, and more
iDrive offers online storage, sharing, backup, and more. Unless you want the functionality of an office suite, online services don't get any more comprehensive.
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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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Perfect Backup review: Perfect? No, but darn close
Free programs as easy to use and as versatile as Perfect Backup don't come down the pike often. With support for network, FTP, and online destinations, it's also far more capable than you might expect.
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ShadowProtect SPX review: Highly effective continuous backup with virtual perks
Continuous data protection doesn't get any faster or more reliable than Arcsoft's ShadowProtect SPX. With support for virtual machines and reliable disaster recovery, it's a good fit for SMB and IT types.
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Windows File History review: Free, effective continuous data protection
Windows own File History is all most users need to keep their vital data backed up, but with version 11, Microsoft has made backing up data not found in the standard system libraries less intuitive.
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Swifdoo PDF review: Essential features and easy to use
This Windows desktop PDF editor provides everything you're likely to need for working in PDFs at a fraction of the price of the big brands.
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