The best ad blockers in 2021 By John Corpuz published 7 December 21 The best ad blockers and privacy extensions zap irritating ads and help you opt out of intrusive marketing schemes.
Zoom security issues: Everything that's gone wrong (so far) By Paul Wagenseil published 7 December 21 Dozens of security and privacy issues have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious and many have been fixed. Here's what you need to know.
The best encrypted messaging apps in 2021 By John Corpuz published 7 December 21 The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop you worrying about whether other people may be reading your conversations.
Kaspersky Safe Kids parental control app review By Sean Riley published 7 December 21 Kaspersky Safe Kids is an amazing bargain, offering full-featured support on unlimited phones and computers for a very low price.
Norton Family parental control app review By Sean Riley published 7 December 21 Norton Family offers a lot of features at a fair price, but like a lot of parental-control apps, it can do far less on iOS than on Android.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2021 By Mike Prospero published 6 December 21 Smart smoke detectors are connected to the internet and relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on the lights. Here are the best.
Net Nanny parental control app review By Sean Riley published 6 December 21 Editor's Choice Net Nanny is our top choice among parental-control apps for its broad feature set, wide platform support and reasonable pricing.
IdentityForce UltraSecure+Credit review By Brian Nadel published 6 December 21 Editor's Choice IdentityForce UltraSecure + Credit remains our Editors' Choice because it delivers thorough, comprehensive identity protection and credit monitoring for a reasonable price.
The best identity theft protection services in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil published 6 December 21 We've tested and used the most popular identity theft protection services for three months, and we think these protect you best.
Watch out: Omicron variant scams being used to steal your identity By Paul Wagenseil published 6 December 21 Phishing scammers are spamming residents of the U.S. and U.K. with bogus emails offering 'required' Omicron-variant tests.
The best iPad VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 6 December 21 VPN Using a VPN for iPad might not be second nature, but an iPad VPN is the perfect tool to access more streaming content and stay private online.
How to get a free credit report — and why you should By Emily Long published 6 December 21 Getting a free credit report is easy, quick and very useful. Here's how to do it.
NordVPN, Surfshark, PureVPN and more extend VPN deals throughout holidays By Mo Harber-Lamond published 4 December 21 vpn There are still a bunch of excellent, Black Friday-level VPN deals available, with with one starting at just $1.13 a month.
The best password managers in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil published 4 December 21 The best password managers we've tested save you time while helping you stay safe online.
The best antivirus software 2021: Free antivirus and paid options tested By Paul Wagenseil published 4 December 21 Here are the best paid and free antivirus programs available, based on each program's ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.
The best cloud backup services in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil published 4 December 21 Here are the best cloud backup services (aka online backup services) based on features, convenience and price.
Apple AirTags being used by thieves to steal cars — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil published 3 December 21 Apple AirTags have been used in at least five car thefts in the Toronto suburbs since September, local police say.
Thousands of Netgear Wi-Fi routers need to be patched now — here's how By Paul Wagenseil published 3 December 21 Netgear released urgent security fixes for 35 different models of Wi-Fi routers and range extenders, patching flaws that could let hackers totally hijack devices.
The best VPN service in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 3 December 21 VPN Whether you're looking to stream more content, stay anonymous online or just avoid your ISP's prying eyes, the best VPN can help.
Google Family Link parental control app review By Sean Riley published 2 December 21 Google Family Link works well on Android devices, even if its features are somewhat limited compared to paid parental-controls apps.
Your expensive Wi-Fi router probably has security flaws — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 2 December 21 Nine high-end Wi-Fi routers selected as the best by a prominent tech magazine contain numerous serious security flaws, a study finds.
OurPact parental control app review By Sean Riley published 2 December 21 OurPact offers functions and features on iOS that no other service can match, but it still lacks location history and a proper web-filtering system.
Qustodio parental control app review By Sean Riley published 2 December 21 Qustodio supports most platforms and is one of the few parental-control apps that can still log texts and calls on Android, but its feature set is much more limited on iOS.
Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection review By Brian Nadel published 2 December 21 A lightweight, affordable alternative to full-featured identity theft protection services
Best Warzone VPN: how to get easy lobbies by avoiding SBMM By Mo Harber-Lamond published 2 December 21 VPN Call of Duty Warzone is one of the most popular games out there, and by using a Warzone VPN you can get easier lobbies and win more.
Best VPN deals in December 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond, Louis Ramirez published 2 December 21 VPN A whole bunch of VPN deals are extending into the holidays, so there's still time to bag yourself a cybersecurity bargain from $1.13 a month.
NordVPN coupon codes, deals and sales: all the best bargains in December 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 2 December 21 NordVPN coupon codes offer mega savings on the top-tier VPN, and here we've rounded up all the best deals and offers.
The Best Cheap VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 2 December 21 VPN While not every cheap VPN can compete with the premium names, there are a few that can. Here are the cheapest VPNs worth considering.
Best home security cameras in 2021: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models By Mike Prospero, Katie Mortram published 1 December 21 Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil published 1 December 21 To keep your PC well protected against malware, phishing scams and other online dangers, you should be using one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
