Software

LifeLock offers the most comprehensive personal-data monitoring and a great deal on antivirus software, but it's pricey.

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.

1Password has improved its Windows and Android software, but the password manager still feels like a legacy Mac app overall.

Balancing creativity, ease of use and performance is a trade-off, but HitFilm remains an inspired software package brimming with features, and paired with a dynamic website offering an abundance of fun, funky training videos.

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

There's a lot to like about RingCentral Fax, particularly its flexible features and strong support. But faxing gets lost in the shuffle here.

Efax Plus offers what you'll find at rival online fax services, but at a higher price that the competition soundly beats.

RoboForm offers all the basics of a password manager, but it needs an overhaul to compete with LastPass or Dashlane.

Media Composer | First is a powerful pro-level app for Media Composer aspirants, but it's not for the faint of heart.

Speedify is amazingly fast, but gives you only 5GB of free data monthly.

Hide.me's free VPN offering is decent if unspectacular, with 2GB of free monthly data and midrange speeds.

Hotspot Shield offers a generous 15GB of free data per month, but there are details that may put you off.

Credit Karma Tax lets you file your federal and state returns without spending a dime. But there are a few catches to this free tax software.

TurboTax and H&R Block get the attention, but TaxAct may meet your tax-filing needs if you don't require a lot of handholding.

Provided its evolving apps keep you educated and entertained, this unique musical instrument will let you play and record music no matter your ability.

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

H&R Block uses thoughtful, efficient design and fair pricing to deliver a superior tax-preparation product.

The popular tax preparation service adds live tax help in its latest version. Will that be enough to make TurboTax your tax software of choice?

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

Private Internet Access focuses on a higher level of anonymity, along with an affordable plan that is substantially discounted when purchased annually.

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.

Hotspot Shield is an affordable VPN, notable for its fast speeds, and no logging policy.

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.

A review of the KeepSolid VPN service, which boasts impressive speeds, and affordable plans, including a lifetime option.

VyprVPN is a Swiss-based VPN with a true devotion to privacy. This robust service is supported by over 700 servers around the globe in 70 countries, and has its own DNS service.

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

The latest version of this free video editor for enthusiasts integrates visual effects and motion graphics.

Windscribe's free tier gives you 10GB per month with no speed restrictions, making it our top pick for a free VPN service.