Apps

With big improvements to its Windows and Android apps, 1Password isn't just for Apple users anymore, but it still lags behind LastPass.

ESET Parental Control for Android handles web filtering and location tracking well, but there's no call or text monitoring at all.

Verizon-owned Visible offers unlimited LTE smartphone data for just $40 a month — and now without a speed cap, for a short time.

Avast Free Antivirus offers a ton of features for a free antivirus program but has mediocre malware protection and a heavy system load.

LastPass's free version gives you almost everything you need from a password manager, and LastPass's moderately-priced paid version is the best out there.

Keeper is not the flashiest password manager, but it works well, has excellent security features and is not expensive.

Blur is just okay as a password manager, but it has excellent privacy protections if that's what you're looking for.

The free and open-source KeePass isn't for everyone, but if you're willing to put in some effort, it's one of the most powerful password managers out there.

The once-innovative True Key hasn't changed in years and lacks many features and functions now common among other password managers.

RoboForm doesn't offer much more than the basics of password management and form filling, but it does them well for a bargain price.

Dashlane is a powerful, attractive and easy-to-use password manager, but its hefty price is tied to extra features you probably don't need.

The cloud-based Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing app that lets you work on all your full-resolution images on all your devices.

Shotcut’s free open source video editor serves up all the basic moves in a neat, flexible interface, but it is less consumer friendly than some competitors.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition runs on autopilot and offers no extras or customization options, but it's ideal for anyone who doesn't want to fuss with antivirus software.

With a few new tweaks, HitFilm Express 14 maintains its position as the best free video editing software.

AVG AntiVirus Free is beaten in features by its more glamorous sibling Avast Free Antivirus and beaten in malware protection by everything else.

Windows Defender isn't the absolute best antivirus software, but it's easily good enough to be your main malware defense.

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free combines excellent malware protection, plenty of extra features and a very light system-performance impact.

Norton Family is powerful on Android and Windows, but it doesn't have many features for iOS.

The OnePlus 7 Pro delivers a gorgeous design, stunning display and powerful performance — all for less than $700.

Qustodio monitors Mac and PCs as well as mobile devices, but it can get pricey.

It's not perfect, but the Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener is the best option for most people.

StrongVPN is a solid VPN service, it has an excellent performance and allows you to browse on multiple devices.

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