Richard Sutherland
Richard is a technology writer with over 20 years experience in website development, marketing, and SEO. A graduate in Computer Science, he has lectured in Java programming and built software for companies including Samsung and Walmart. Richard writes for TechRadar, IT Pro, Tom's Guide, and PC Gamer.
Latest articles by Richard Sutherland
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The best alternatives to Illustrator in 2024
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
The best alternatives to Illustrator, ranked by compatibility, features, and ease of use.
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The best alternatives to Photoshop in 2024
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
The photo editing software industry isn’t without competition, so here are the best alternatives to Photoshop.
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The best VPS hosting providers in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
Our guide to the best VPS hosting services evaluates leading providers of virtual private servers on pricing, performance, and more.
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The best Windows hosting services in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
We review and rank the best Windows hosting providers across hosting performance, pricing plans, and much more.
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The best cloud hosting services in 2024
By Michael Graw last updated
We evaluate and rank the best cloud hosting services, looking at pricing, resources, security, performance, and more across this rapidly-growing sector.
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The best web hosting services in 2024
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
We analyze and rank the best web hosting services on their pricing, support, security, and more, to help you find the right host for your site.
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The best e-signature software in 2024
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
Looking for the best e-signature software to sign and send digital documents? We’ve got you covered!
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The best Google Photos alternatives in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
Our guide to the best Google Photos alternatives ranks and reviews competitors on file storage, photo-dedicated features, and pricing.
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The best file syncing solutions in 2024
By Christian Rigg last updated
Your business runs on collaboration and shared data, so make sure you’re using one of the best file syncing solutions available.
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The best cloud storage for photos and pictures in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
Our guide to the best cloud storage for photos ranks free and paid platforms on security, price, and more.
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The best ecommerce website builders in 2024
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
We rank and review the best ecommerce website builders across pricing plans, online store features and tools, and more to get you started selling online.
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The best unlimited web hosting in 2024
By Daniel Blechynden last updated
We review and rank the best unlimited web hosting services on their unlimited resources such as bandwidth, storage, sites, and more.
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The best free blogging sites in 2024
By Katy Ward last updated
We list the best free blogging sites for you to use to get started with blogging online, whether for business or personal use.
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The best free web hosting in 2024
By Daniel Blechynden last updated
We rank the best free web hosting providers, which allow you to create and host a new site without spending a cent.
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The best cloud storage for businesses in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
We outline the best cloud storage for businesses, evaluating top providers on security, cloud sync features, pricing, and more to help you find the right service.
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The best website builders for small businesses in 2024
By Daniel Blechynden last updated
Our guide to the best website builders for small businesses ranks platforms across business-related features, pricing, customer support, and more.
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The best website builders in 2024
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
Our guide to the best website builders tests and reviews platforms on ease-of-use, pricing, support, and more to help you find the right service.
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The best website builders for photographers in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
We rank the best website builders for photographers, evaluating the top platforms available for showcasing images online.
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The best file sharing apps in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
Our guide to the best file sharing apps evaluates and ranks leading platforms on their ease of use, security, and more.
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The best Linux web hosting services in 2024
By Kieron Allen last updated
We evaluate and list the best Linux web hosting providers on their services, prices, and more, helping guide you to the top Linux-compatible hosting for your site.
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The best cheap website builders in 2024
By Kieron Allen last updated
Our guide to the best cheap website builders reviews and ranks the leading platforms that provide simple site building for low prices.
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The best website builders for musicians in 2024
By Alexis James last updated
We find the best website builders for musicians, and look at how websites can help artists share music, update fans, and make money.
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The best Usenet providers in 2024
By Richard Sutherland last updated
Usenet Usenet is alive and kicking and we're here to tell you the best Usenet providers you can trust with your subscription.