Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018: Best Photo-Editing App By Theano Nikitas published 15 November 17 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 remains the best choice for beginners and experienced users, but some of its new features could use refinement.
CyberLink PowerDirector 16 Ultra Review: The Best 360-Degree Video Editor By Jackie Dove published 8 November 17 PowerDirector 16 makes it easy to edit 360-degree videos, but there are a lot of other great features in this program, too.
PSafe DFNDR: Full-Featured, Fluctuating Protection By Sean Riley published 26 October 17 PSafe DFNDR is feature-rich and easy to use, but its malware protection is inconsistent and the free version has too many ads.
FaxZero Review: Faxing Service Lacks Polish By Melissa Perenson published 1 October 17 While simple and free, FaxZero lacks the depth of more full-featured faxing services and doesn't compare well to other free options.
GotFreeFax Review: A Faxing Option for Cheapskates By Melissa Perenson published 1 October 17 If you're absolutely determined not to pay for your online faxing service, GotFreeFax is the best choice, but be prepared for lots of limitations.
Net Nanny for Android Review By Brian S Hall published 21 September 17 Net Nanny offers the best web-filtering features of any parental control program.
My Mobile Watchdog Review By Brian S Hall published 21 September 17 This solid program handles the basics of monitoring a child’s mobile phone, but rival services offer more extensive features.
Avira Free Antivirus for Mac Review: You Can Do Better By Henry T. Casey published 18 September 17 Avira may not charge for its Mac protection, but other free options provide better malware detection, system impact and design.
Lego Boost Review: The Best Robot Kit for Kids By Avram Piltch published 25 July 17 Editor\'s Choice The best robot kit for younger kids, Lego Boost turns programming into a game your child will want to play.
Nero 2017 Platinum By Jackie Dove published 2 May 17 This powerful video editing suite could benefit from a more unified interface.
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra: Top Pick for Windows By Jackie Dove published 13 April 17 Editor\'s Choice CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra makes the challenge of video editing fun with a colorful, well-designed and inviting interface.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Review: Best Photo Editing Software By Theano Nikitas, Sally Wiener Grotta published 17 March 17 Editor\'s Choice Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 remains a solid option for consumers, especially novices, who want an easy-to-use image-editing product that can grow with you as you learn.
Gimp 2.8 Reviewed: Open-Source Photo Editor By Sally Wiener Grotta published 17 March 17 Although its learning curve is too steep for novices, GIMP is free and has a nice set of photo editing tools.
Google Photos Review: Best for Sharing Photos By Sally Wiener Grotta published 17 March 17 Editor\'s Choice Google Photos is great at organizing and consolidating all your photos from your various devices.
Apple Photos Review: Best Free Photo Editor for Mac Users By Sally Wiener Grotta published 16 March 17 Apple Photos is a free, fun and very-easy-to-use app for accessing, organizing and sharing your photos and videos.
Affinity Photo 1.5 Review: Best Budget Editor for Pros By Sally Wiener Grotta published 16 March 17 Editor\'s Choice Affinity Photo is our pick for the best budget photo editor for pros.
Corel PaintShop Pro X9 Review By Sally Wiener Grotta published 16 March 17 A great all-around photo editor for novices and hobbyists alike.
BullGuard Antivirus Review By Brian Nadel published 25 May 16 BullGuard Antivirus is fairly easy to use and offers lots of customization options, but its malware protection is only so-so.
ESET NOD32 Antivirus Review By Brian Nadel published 19 May 16 ESET NOD32 Antivirus has a clean, easy-to-use interface and a light system load. Too bad its malware protection is average at best.
F-Secure Anti-Virus Review By Brian Nadel published 19 May 16 F-Secure Anti-Virus offers excellent malware protection at a bargain price, but it has a heavy system load and a high false-positive rate.
Sony Movie Studio 13 Review By Jackie Dove published 18 April 16 We wish Sony Movie Studio 13 were faster and more intuitive, which would make it easier to take advantage of its flexible features.
Corel Pinnacle Studio 19 Review By Jackie Dove published 18 April 16 Pinnacle Studio 19 caters to a more pro-level video editor, but it doesn't support 4K, and its performance was glitchy.
PhoneSheriff for Android Review By Brian S Hall published 22 January 16 Editor\'s Choice Extensive controls – particularly for app management, text monitoring, and location tracking – make this a great choice for parents who want some control over their child’s mobile activity.
Norton Family Premier (iOS): Best for iPhone Web Browsing By Brian S Hall published 21 January 16 The iOS version of Norton's monitoring service is a robust, easy-to-set-up tool that keeps parents informed about what their kids are doing with their iPhones.
Qustodio Parental Control for iPhone and iPad: iOS Monitoring with Limits By Brian S Hall published 21 January 16 Qustodio has added more features to its iOS parental control app, but you’re still pretty limited as to what you can monitor.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2016 Review By Brian Nadel published 11 January 16 Kaspersky Anti-Virus combines fast scans with safeguards against ransomware, but its protection isn't perfect and it can be hard to navigate.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2016 Review By Brian Nadel published 11 January 16 Editor\'s Choice Bitdefender Antivirus Plus has tough malware scans, little system impact, ransomware protection, a password manager and a file shredder.
Bitdefender Internet Security 2016 Review By Brian Nadel published 17 November 15 Editor\'s Choice Bitdefender Internet Security 2016 has nearly perfect malware protection, a strong feature set and a remarkably light system impact.
ESET Smart Security 9 Review By Brian Nadel published 17 November 15 ESET Smart Security 9 includes some unique features, like a stolen laptop tracker, but its malware protection isn't good enough.
Kaspersky Internet Security Review By Brian Nadel published 17 November 15 Kaspersky Internet Security is a solid antivirus package, but is weaker at finding sophisticated malware on Windows 7 than some competitors.