Software Reviews & Top Picks
Need some recommendations on the best software to install in your computer? From parental control to antivirus, screen capture software, and more, take a peek at our top suggestions.
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The 10 Best Online Photo Printing Services
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The 8 Best TV Streaming Apps of 2024
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The 8 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives
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The 6 Best Antivirus Apps for iPhones in 2024
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Best Online Coding Courses
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The 6 Best Antivirus Apps for iPhones in 2024
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Best Online Coding Courses
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The 10 Best Educational Websites for Taking Online Courses in 2024
Pokemon Shining Pearl review
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The 8 Best Voice-to-Text Apps of 2024
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The 15 Cheapest SSL Certificates: Are They Worth It?
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The 7 Best Senior Cell Phone Plans of 2024
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2024's Best Budget-Friendly Phone Plans
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Best LinkedIn Learning Courses
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How to Use Preview on the Mac: Apple’s Secret Image Editor
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Make Word Docs Easy to Identify by Saving With Thumbnail Images
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7 Best Movie Trailer Websites
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How to Use Oodle
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Review of BuySellAds.com for Blog Advertising
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How to Preview Your Web Pages Before You Upload Them
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Review of Google's Voice Phone Service
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Vonage Review: VoIP Service Provider
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Review of the Onetastic Add-in for Microsoft OneNote
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Outlook.com vs. Gmail
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WebEx Review: A Features-Rich Tool for Online Meetings
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Smart Photo Editor Review for Windows and Mac
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Understanding Print in Photoshop
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PhotoScape for Windows Free Photo Editor Review
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GIMP Free, Open-Source, Multi-Platform Image Editor Review
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Lightzone Review: Free Darkroom Software for Windows, Mac, and Linux
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Darktable Review: Free Digital Darkroom Software for Mac and Linux
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Review: MapMyRide Online Route Creation and Sharing Service
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What Is elgooG?
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The Best Storm Tracker Apps of 2024
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Pidgin Instant Messenger Review
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Imo Instant Messenger Review
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Tango - Free Text, Voice and Video Calls
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Fongo Review: Canada VoIP Service
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Viber Out Review
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Review of Google Maps for iPhone
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TrueCaller App Review
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Apple Books App Review
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The Best Smart Speakers of 2024
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Fitbit Charge 6 Review
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Garmin Forerunner 265 Review
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The Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters of 2024
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Nook GlowLight 4 Review
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Kobo Clara Colour Review
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The Best Ergonomic Keyboards of 2024
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The Best Mice for iPads in 2024
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The Best Vertical Mice of 2024
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The Best Wireless Mice of 2024
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The Best Mini PCs for Gaming in 2024
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What to Look For in a Gaming PC
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What to Look For in a Gaming Laptop
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The Best Headphones of 2024
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The Best Fitness Trackers of 2024
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I Tried Both: Ring vs Nest Doorbell
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The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles of 2024
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I Tried Both: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Fitbit Charge 6
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The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones of 2024
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Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Review
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Google Wireless Nest Doorbell (Battery) Review
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The Best Wireless Headphones for TV
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The Best Wired Earbuds of 2024