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Libre Office 5 review: The open source office alternative
This cross-platform productivity suite makes it easy to work with Office files on any OS.
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FreeOffice 2016 review: Office essentials for the budget-minded
This lightweight productivity suite offers most of what you want from Microsoft Office's core apps with a few important omissions.
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Apache Open Office review: The original Office alternative
Thought it's lost some of its luster, Open Office is still a viable option for users who just need essential office features.
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SOS review: Professional-grade, super-secure online backup
SOS Online Backup is all about data security, with triple-layer 256-bit encryption and two levels of private encryption keys. It also sports file sharing, unlimited version retention, and a straightforward interface. This is data storage for pros and the security-minded.
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Mozy Home review: Effective and secure online backup with device sync
MozyHome is a venerable and highly reliable online backup service that also offers Dropbox-style syncing across PCs and devices. A great product, but we'd like to see sync and backup integrated better at the local PC level.
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Total War: Warhammer II review: Dinosaurs battle rat-men for the fate of the world
Pseudo-sequel Total War: Warhammer II is a more daring take on fantasy than its predecessor, but it's a less daring Total War game.
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ExpressVPN review: A good service with no public leadership
ExpressVPN is good at what it does, but its top leadership has opted for anonymity.
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Nero Video 2017 review: As good as it gets for ripping, copying, and repackaging video
Nero’s as good as it gets for ripping, copying, and repackaging existing works. But if you’re more concerned with original content creation, there may be better fits out there.
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AVS Video Editor 8.0 review: Simplicity has its pros and cons
AVS Video Editor 8.0 wins big points for its ease of use and simplicity, but its modest feature set leaves something to be desired for serious users.
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Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 review: A versatile and elegant video editor
Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 combines an elegant interface with specialty features like 3D and 4K Ultra HD, making it one of the most versatile consumer-level video editors on the market.
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Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate review: Plenty of features and one problem
Pinnacle Studio 21 could be a great fit for any amateur video editor who wants some semi-pro tools at an accessible price. It's too bad that bugs and crashes still arise in this release.
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VideoPad Video Editor review: A great starter kit for up-and-coming social media stars
VideoPad Video Editor is an affordable, entry-level video editing application that’s particularly powerful for creators who want to publish their videos to YouTube or Facebook.
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Hyperkin SmartBoy review: Turn your Android phone into a very dumb Game Boy
The SmartBoy is a clever idea, but frustrating inconsistencies and incompatibilities ruin the fun.
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Moto Z2 Force review: A modular phone with very few tricks
It's one of the last series of smartphones to ride on the modularity bandwagon. Is it even worth considering for its snap-on accessories?
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iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional review: A low-cost, cross-platform editor
iSkysoft's PDF editor brings a raft of features while leaving breathing room in your budget.
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Nuance Power PDF Advanced review: Feature-rich PDF editor, appealing Acrobat alternative
Power PDF Advanced offers many of the same features as Acrobat's editor but at a fraction of the cost.
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Qoppa PDF Studio Pro 12 review: Capable editor hampered by a quirky interface
PDF Studio Pro 12 offers great editing, reviewing, and security features but its UI could use modern makeover.
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Nitro Pro 11 review: A worthy Acrobat alternative
Nitro's popular PDF editor combines strong customization, reviewing, and security features with robust cloud integration.
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Foxit PhantomPDF Business 8 review: A flexible and affordable PDF editor
Foxit's PhantomPDF offers advanced features with a bit of savings.
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Michael Kors Access Sofie review: A polished piece of connected jewelry
For those who prefer sparkly wrists, the Android Wear-powered Access Sofie offers all the bling and then some.
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Galaxy Note 8 review: Don’t call it a comeback, call it the phone of the year
Samsung is back with the Note 8, a full redesign of last year's doomed handset that brings a gorgeous screen, awesome camera, and a few tricks up its sleeve.
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IVPN review: A small VPN worth a look for U.S. and UK connections
IVPN won't win any awards for the depth of its service, but the company offers good speeds in key locations and varying levels of anonymity.
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Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD review: Everything you want in a battery pack
Fast charging, quickly recharged, wide range of compatibility… what’s not to love?
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Jackery Titan S 20100 review: An affordable battery that packs a punch
Throw in an attractive price point and the ability to charge your Nintendo Switch, and you're set.
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Samsung Fast Charge Portable Battery Pack 5100 review: Slim, portable, and full of energy
A unique design combined with an efficient battery makes this Samsung pack appealing.
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RAVPower 20100 review: USB-C and QC 3.0 together
RAVPower’s QC 3.0 pack looks like other RAVPower portable batteries, but now with Quick-Charge 3.0.
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Aukey 30000 PowerBank with Power Delivery review: A respectable upgrade
Last year’s top pick gets a minor update, but is it enough to stay on top?
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Zenfone AR review: A better phone for Tango AR but far from perfect
The Zenfone AR is the only phone to deliver support for Google's Tango AR and Daydream VR platforms, but is it a reality-bending beast or a dud?
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Pyre review: Magical basketball made rote
Pyre, the latest from Bastion and Transistor developer Supergiant, is as gorgeous and creative as anything the studio's done—but repetitive.
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Sticky Password review: Strong features behind a bare-bones interface
It looks downright dated, but this manager's password protection rivals the best.
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1Password review: Capable password manager is missing some key features
This veteran password protector emphasizes security but at the expense of automation.
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True Key by Intel Security review: This password manager wants to eliminate passwords
True Key uses faces, fingerprints, and trusted devices to ensure your login credentials aren't compromised.
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Keeper review: A strong focus on security
You won't find the emphasis on automation of competing password managers, but Keeper will give you peace of mind.
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CyberGhost 6 review: A speedy VPN out of Romania
CyberGhost isn't quite the fastest VPN we've tested, but it has consistently fast speeds.
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Acronis True Image 2017 review: Fast and powerful image backup
Acronis True Image 2017 suite offers everything you need for backup, but its numerous features can slow system boot times.
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EaseUS ToDo Backup 10 review: Local and cloud backup under one roof
A new interface and superior workflow makes EaseUS ToDo Backup one of our favorites. It even backs up to cloud services.
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Aomei Backupper Standard 4 review: A versatile free backup program
Aomei Backupper is a free program that covers nearly all the bases: imaging, file backup, recovery, and even real-time sync.
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Macrium Reflect Free review: Great, no-frills image backup
Macrium Reflect Free is a proven backup program, but it lacks many features found in the competition.
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Paragon Backup & Recovery 16 Free Edition review: Easy backup with a twist
Paragon’s Backup & Recovery 16 is a top-notch program that's unique among consumer programs for using virtual hard drives as its container format. Best of all, it's easy and free.
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OnePlus 5 review: This mid-range Android phone is speedy inside, but stale outside
Uninspired design notwithstanding, the OnePlus 5 delivers great performance in an affordable Android phone.
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Mullvad review: The VPN that doesn’t want to get to know you
Mullvad VPN is an excellent VPN service, but it won't win any awards for interface design.
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Private Internet Access review: A solid VPN with a reputation for protecting user data
Private Internet Access doesn't have a pretty interface, but this no-frills VPN gets the job done at a good price.
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HTC U11 review: A powerful Android phone that knows how to have fun
The HTC U11 fixes many of the U Ultra's problems, and adds a killer chip, a great camera, and a super-fun gimmick.Reviews
Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind review: Nostalgia makes a decent expansion something special
Those who loved The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind will find the latest Elder Scrolls Online expansion full of fond memories. Everyone else? Well, it's still Elder Scrolls Online.Reviews
ZTE Quartz watch review: The Best Android Wear value, plain and simple
The ZTE Quartz is a big and somewhat pedestrian entry into the Android Wear 2.0 fray, but you won't find a better 3G watch for the money.Reviews
Endless Space 2 review: Mood meets 4X strategy
Sometimes a bit shallow, Endless Space 2 nevertheless manages to charm thanks to its unique factions and engaging quest system.
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Huawei Watch 2 Classic Review: Good watch but a missed opportunity for Wear 2.0
The Huawei Watch 2 Classic isn't a bad watch by any means, but it doesn't meet the lofty expectations set by the original model.Reviews
Prey (PC) review: System Shock’s spirit lives in this mammoth, intertwined space station
Exploring Prey's mammoth Talos I space station and discovering its secrets is a constant source of joy, even when the combat and story falter.Reviews
Everything review: Live a thousand lives in this ambitious recreation of the universe
Everything asks you to contemplate your place in the universe by experiencing the point-of-view of hundreds of other creatures, plants, and objects.Reviews