Security

ESET's antivirus software barely slows system performance, but it offers middling malware protection and can get expensive if you have a lot of machines to protect.

Bypass the Swann Alert Indoor camera; its audio is very problematic, its video is soft and blurry, and its app is limited.

The EufyCam 2 is a good fully wireless home security camera that doesn't require a cloud plan.

Acronis True Image is expensive and complicated, but it offers a wide range of options and features for hard-core PC users.

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

Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock include the most complete antivirus-software and identity-protection-service combinations you'll find today.

Zoho Vault is entirely free for individuals, if they can live without form-filling.

A good motion-tracking camera with lots to recommend it, but there are some problems.

Inexpensive motion-tracking security camera with generally good video quality.

A step back for Arlo's security cameras

Good video quality and intuitive software that covers the essentials makes the EzViz C1C our favorite budget home-security camera, despite its problematic audio.

While it's affordable and easy to use, the Ring Alarm home security kit doesn't offer much regarding home automation.

While it lacks professional monitoring, Ooma's Smart security system is inexpensive and easy to use.

Enpass does password-manager basics right, and costs at most $54.

Trend Micro's heavy scans yield many false positives

IdentityForce offers the best overall service when credit monitoring is factored in, but LifeLock has the edge on pure identity protection.

Carbonite Safe online backup works fine and has theoretically unlimited storage, but there's no reason to recommend it when other services offer the same features for a fraction of Carbonite's prices.

IDrive is best for anyone who has multiple machines to back up. Just keep an eye on the 2TB or 5TB storage limit.

IDShield's frequent three-bureau credit reports and scores are great bargains, though IdentityForce and LifeLock monitor more personal data.

Keeper isn't fancy, but it works well and has perhaps the best security of any cloud-based password manager.

LastPass has tripled its price, but the service is still one of the best bargains in password management.

Dashlane has surpassed LastPass in flexibility and features, but you'll pay more for those extras.

The SimpliSafe home security kit is easy to set up and even easier to use.

Surfshark's offers strong security and a variety of features at an affordable price.

TunnelBear is a provider that focuses on making VPN technology accessible to all.

Windscribe provides an attractive VPN offering, notable for its generous free tier, and affordable Pro plans.

Romanian and German-based CyberGhost is a popular VPN provider whose mix of power and ease of use has won over more than 30 million users.

IPVanish has fast download speeds

NordVPN is affordable, easy to use and unblocks several geo-restricted services.