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Reclaim deleted files from your storage devices with a now mature recovery program
Significantly improved since our visit over a decade ago, the clean and easy Stellar Data Recovery (nee Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery) now delivers recovery results commensurate with the competition.
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Adobe Acrobat Pro review: Still the gold standard
Adobe's PDF editor is as feature-packed as ever, with the addition of more affordable subscription pricing.
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Internxt Drive review: Affordable lifetime storage, sync, and backup
Internxt is an online storage and backup service that covers all the data-safety bases, and the current lifetime plans are a bargain over time. Check it out, but know that it's currently a bandwidth hog.
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Hide.me VPN review: A feature-packed VPN that rewards tinkering
Hide.me is a VPN service with a ton of great features that not only give you the privacy and security you need, but also allows for a wealth of customization options.
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Adobe Acrobat Standard review: A polished PDF editor with clear limits
Adobe’s entry Acrobat plan handles routine PDF work well, but advanced features still require a move up to Pro.
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Arq 7 Backup review: Uniquely versatile online, network, and local backup
This backup client with a super-clean interface connects to any number of online storage services, including its own. It's affordable and also backs up to local and network locations.
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CyberGhost VPN review: An easy-to-use VPN with a massive server network
CyberGhost offers a massive number of servers and good privacy for a decent price. It continues to be a great option for those looking to stream content overseas.
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1Password review: A password manager designed for the Apple crowd
This clean, streamlined password manager focuses on polish and simplicity of use. But it’s also too complicated for a true hands-off experience.
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Icedrive review: Slickly implemented online storage with sync and backup
Icedrive online storage is available in competitive monthly, yearly, or multi-year plans and features a clean, attractive interface as well as easy access to your files from any device.
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Incogni review: The set-it-and-forget-it online privacy solution
Surfshark’s data-removal spinoff turns privacy protection into a “hands off” experience—automating and defending your personal information from online data brokers.
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ExpressVPN review: A premium service worth every penny
ExpressVPN continues to be one of the very best VPNs on the market by offering excellent speeds and near unrivaled privacy.
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IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN with unlimited connections
IPVanish is a U.S.-based VPN that promises speed and security and delivers on both.
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Private Internet Access review: A low-price, high-value VPN
Private Internet Access is a powerful, low-cost VPN that offers a good array of features, tons of customization options, and unlimited device connections.
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iDrive review: Excellent online backup, sharing, and more
iDrive offers online storage, sharing, file backup/sync, and more. Unless you want the functionality of an office suite, online services don't get any more comprehensive.
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RoboForm review: A simple password manager with buried flaws
This password manager provides a seamless experience—so long as you let it call all the shots. But even then, it trails rivals in security.
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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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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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Surfshark review: An affordable VPN service packed with features
Surfshark is a leading VPN service for good reason. It offers unlimited device connections, works with Netflix, and comes with a ton of extras such as built-in antivirus and multihop functionality.
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ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
ESET's antivirus software gives far more control over scan and feature settings than the average rival — a plus for power users — without being intimidating.
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