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Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022’s hallmarks remain its extensive tax expert assistance and strong support for importing investments and cryptocurrency, but it comes at a higher price than ever before.

H&R Block Deluxe 2023 introduces multiple updates, and is a breath of fresh air with solid do-it-yourself tax prep services

Norton 360 Deluxe provides everything you need to protect a Mac online but full scans are slow and things can get expensive fast with certain add-ons.

Trend Micro Premium Security for Mac includes plenty of useful extras to keep you safe online but its VPN is a separate app and scanning can be quite slow.

McAfee Total Protection Premium lets you protect your Mac and the rest of your computers for cheap but some features like access to the unlimited VPN require signing up for auto-renewal.

Sophos Home Premium can help protect your Mac on a budget without slowing it down but it lacks many of the extra features offered by competitors.

Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy is a simple, easy-to-use antivirus for Mac with quick scans but few extras that takes its toll on a system’s performance while scanning.

Bitdefender Premium Security for Mac not only includes everything needed to protect a Mac but it also does so with minimal impact on overall system performance.

Atlas VPN is not only fast but also manages to offer great unblocking performance, keep pricing low, and offer a decent free version.

Avast Premium Security has a simple interface and good protection against malware but its scans are slow and there aren’t any parental controls.

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 includes everything you need to protect your Mac from malware and other online threats but lacks a dashboard to tie the various programs together.

VPN In our Mullvad review, we explore how the famously privacy-focused VPN stacks up in all the most important areas.

vpn My Ivacy VPN review will help you decide whether this relatively cheap VPN service is right for optimizing your online activity.

In my TunnelBear review, I test out the simple, beginner-friendly provider to see if it can match up with the market leaders.

VPN In our full IPVanish review we test the old-school favorite out in all the key areas to see if it can stand up to the very best on the market.

VPN In my Windscribe VPN review, we run down the characterful VPN's paid and free options, and test its speed, privacy, streaming and more.

Windows 11 refines what’s good about Windows 10 without changing too much — for better and for worse.

In my hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.

VPN In our Proton VPN review we explore the Swiss provider's features, speeds, privacy and usability to ensure it's the right choice for you.

VPN In my hands-on Surfshark review, I test every aspect of the service to find out whether it's a bargain alternative to the biggest names.

VPN In my complete NordVPN review I run down the famous provider's features, from privacy and streaming to performance and its apps.

VPN In our complete ExpressVPN review, we run down this well-known VPN's features, apps and performance, and give our unbiased opinion of the service.

macOS Ventura is out now, and it's a solid and promising update with some cool new features for your Mac. Here's our breakdown of the best of them.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows delivers set it and forget protection for those looking for a no-frills, free antivirus.

Surfshark One is a new internet security suite from the VPN maker that includes an antivirus, private search, breach alerts and of course, access to an unlimited VPN.

Hotspot Shield Basic offers a generous unlimited data plan, but it's hampered by a lack of server locations and features, and the presence of ads.

In our TunnelBear Free review, we run down what the back-to-basics VPN provider offers its free users, and whether it's the right choice for you.

HideMyAss! (HMA) is one of the top VPNs for privacy with certified no-logging, but streaming issues might be an issue for some.

Atlas VPN Free is a capable product, and will suit those looking for simple privacy. However, it lacks power, and there are a few niggles still to be fixed.

Mozilla VPN is a fairly new service to the game, but it already packs great speeds and plenty of potential. Read our Mozilla VPN review for more.