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A NordVPN speed test is open on a PC monitor.

You’ve heard of NordVPN, but is it actually any good?

NordVPN is a popular solution to keep your location and privacy secure, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and ease-of use.
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X review: not for gamers

The Asus ProArt P17 on a brick surface.

This is the MacBook Pro competitor I’ve been waiting for

Avira Prime antivirus is shown on a PC monitor.

I tried a new antivirus software, but it was more expensive than it was worth

hp color laserjet pro 4201dw review s is an attractive printer

Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X installed in a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X review: an odd start to an exciting generation

The Proton Pass Plus web app is open on a PC monitor.

Proton Pass review: a privacy-first, open-source password manager

Asus ProArt PX13 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Asus ProArt PX13 review: a uniquely small and powerful laptop

The NordPass extension is open in a browser on a PC monitor.

NordPass review: a free password manager with premium support

MSI Claw review (updated): faster but not better

HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw is compact for all-in-one.

HP’s latest Color LaserJet Pro printer works great, but costs too much

The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Surface Pro 11 review: just buy it

Avast One Gold is open on a PC monitor.

Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid antivirus software plans to find out how much more you get when you subscribe.
Ghost of Tsushima running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

The ROG Ally X is making it hard to pick up my Steam Deck

The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.
AVG Ultimate is open a PC monitor.

AVG antivirus review: a problematic paid tier

AVG is one of the most popular antivirus apps with free and paid versions, so I tested the top tier to see how much value AVG Ultimate adds.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review: the best way to waste $1,600

If you have $1,600 just lying around, the RTX 4090 is a game-changing GPU. Most people don't, which is where things get tricky for the RTX 4090.
McAfee antivirus software is shown on a PC monitor.

I reviewed the McAfee+ Premium bundle for antivirus protection. Is it worth it?

I researched and tested McAfee antivirus to check its malware protection, VPN quality, and customer service to find out if it offers good value.
Dell XPS 13 9345 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 (9345) review: Is this Copilot+ variant a winner?

The Dell XPS 13 (9345) swaps out Intel for Qualcomm in a laptop that's otherwise unchanged. Does that make it a better laptop?
The Asus ROG NUC 970 sitting on a table.

Asus ROG NUC 970 review: an impossibly small PC

The Asus ROG NUC 970 is an impossibly small desktop, but looking closer at the performance reveals why it's so tiny.
Disk Drill Pro is open on a PC monitor with various drives resting on a desk in front.

Disk Drill Pro review: premium data recovery without a subscription

I review Disk Drill Pro, an app that helps recover lost files from your HDD, SSD, and external drives at a great price.
The iPhone Mirroring feature from macOS Sequoia being demonstrated at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

I’ve been using the first macOS Sequoia public beta. Here’s my take on it so far

Apple has just released the macOS Sequoia public beta into the wild. Should you download it? We tested its new apps and features to see if it’s worth your time.
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme among accessories.

Excellent ROG Azoth Extreme keyboard probably costs more than your graphics card

The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme wears its name proudly with one of the most premium designs I've ever seen, but its price is almost impossible to stomach.
A photo shows Wise Data Recovery Pro open on a PC monitor.

Wise Data Recovery Pro review: Is it worth it?

Wise Data Recovery is a nice free option for file restoration, so I tested the low-cost pro version to find out if it's worth the cost.
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 review: failing to stand out

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 would have been a lot more competitive a couple of years ago. Today, it fails to stand out and is hard to recommend.
The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

Surface Laptop 7th Edition review: my new daily carry

The 7th Edition of the Surface Laptop achieves a level of greatness never before seen in the line.
Brother's HL-L3280CDW is compact and attractive.

This Brother printer is great, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

Brother's HL-L3280CDW color laser printer has a nice price, so I tested the quality, performance, and long-term value to see if it's right for you.
The RoboForm start page is shown on a PC monitor.

RoboForm review: a password manager that keeps things simple

I review RoboForm, a low-cost password manager that claims 24/7 priority support and unlimited logins for all your devices.
The Keeper password manager app is open on a Windows PC.

Keeper password manager review: share logins with precision and ease

I review Keeper's Personal and Family plans, affordable password management with robust security and lots of sharing features.
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 review: insanely thin, insanely gorgeous

The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is incredibly thin and light even with a spectacular OLED display. It's not as fast as other large laptops, but it's still a joy to use.
HP OmniBook X front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook X review: a new breed of Windows laptop

The HP OmniBook X is one of the first laptops introduced in an upcoming crop of new Windows on Arm machines. It holds promise while raising some questions.
Stellar Data Recovery Premium appears on a PC monitor.

Stellar Data Recovery Premium review: Great support isn’t always enough

I reviewed Stellar Data Recovery's three subscription plans and a free version to find out which is best and offers the most value.
Brother's HL-L3295CDW is a compact color laser printer.

Brother HL-L3295CDW review: a low-cost, scalable color laser printer

I reviewed Brother's HL-L3295CDW color laser printer to find out if it's the right choice for your home office or small business.
Recuva Professional data recovery app shown on a PC monitor

Recuva Professional review: a $25 data recovery app that works

I review one of the cheapest data recovery apps available to find out if it works well and is easy to use on SSDs, HDDs, and more.
The Ease US Data Recovery Wizard Pro app appears on a PC monitor.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro review: a low-cost way to restore files

I review EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro, software that helps restore lost files for every type of storage to test its ease-of-use and value.

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