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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.Reviews
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z review: This USB thumbdrive is small, secure, and device-agnostic
Apricorn has taken the Aegis Secure Key 3.0 and made it smaller, less expensive, and more easily configurable in batches with a $99 USB configuration hub.
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Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Free detects and removes malware on command
Add a layer of protection against malware with on-demand scanner Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free.Reviews
IronKey Workspace W700 FIPS Review: Windows To Go on one tough, secure little key drive
The first remotely manageable, FIPS 140-2 level 3 validated USB stick that can run Windows To Go. Pricey, but nicely done.Reviews
Acronis True Image 2015 review: Easy to use, at last
A long-time contender for the best backup-software crown, True Image nearly gets its interface act together.Reviews
GlassWire review: This free network security tool tells all about your network traffic
Get a grip on your network’s goings-on with GlassWire’s combination traffic monitor and firewall, shown in a gorgeous, live infographic.Reviews
Dell Venue 11 Pro 7139 (Security) review: Supremely powerful and super secure
This 11-inch tablet boasts an Intel Core i5 processor with vPro and Trusted Platform Module support, a smart card reader, and biometric security.Reviews
Matias Secure Pro wireless keyboard review: A power tool for the paranoid
Does anyone really need to protect their keystrokes with 128-bit AES encryption?Reviews
Kaspersky Internet Security 2015—Multi-Device review: new interface, same excellent protection
Secure your PCs, Macs, and Android phones and tablets with Kaspersky's stellar security suite.Reviews
Lookout Premium review: Outstanding anti-theft protection for Android phones
Though its malware detection rate doesn't quite match up with the elite, this Android app offers great help with locating, securing, and protecting your phone. It might even send you a picture of the jerk who stole it.Reviews
Eset Mobile Security for Android review: best of breed security with anti-theft
Top-notch anti-malware protection coupled with anti-theft tracking and features makes this a program a winner. But it's pricey for the Android market.Reviews
F-Secure Freedome review: VPN and security for mobile devices
F-Secure's Freedome rolls anti-malware technology and a VPN service into one for both iOS and Android.Reviews
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security review: antivirus that lives up to its name
Extreme Security offers top-tier protection but lacks the cross-platform and mobile support that are becoming common in similar suites.Reviews
Aegis Padlock SSD Review: Small, fast, FIPS-secure, and expensive
The secure USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock SSD undeniably convenient, fast, and handy, but costs more than twice as much as secure hard drive solutions.Reviews
Bitdefender Small Office Security review: Business-ready protection for IT amateurs
Cloud-based security suite brings enterprise-class control and consumer-friendly usability to organizations of up to 250 people.Reviews
Security Showdown 2014
We tested ten of this year’s foremost security suites to see how well they protect PCs, mobile devices, and social networks from malware and other threats.Reviews
F-Secure Internet Security 2014 review: bulletproof protection, bad user interface
F-Secure delivered fantastic malware detection rates, but its interface needs some improvement.Reviews
McAfee Internet Security 2014 review: Intuitive interface, decent protection
McAfee’s security suite is ready for Windows 8, but not zero-day attacks.Reviews
Norton Internet Security 2014 review: Polished security suite with excellent protection
Suite offers tight security against all threats without slowing your systemReviews
Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 review: An all-around performer
Kaspersky’s security suite will keep you safe and sane with top notch protection and intuitive design.Reviews
VIPRE Internet Security 2014: Adequate protection, interface needs a makeover
VIPRE's suite falls short on zero-day detection and usability.Reviews
AVG Internet Security 2014 review: a decent, lightweight antivirus suite
AVG's suite offers adequate protection, but "adequate" doesn't cut it in this year’s round-up.Reviews
Avast Internet Security (2014) review: short on security
All the advanced options you could hope for, but lacking in protection.Reviews
Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Complete review: Protection needs improvement
Webroot's suite has a nice interface, but the program needs to get better at detecting zero-day attacks and distinguishing between threats and nonthreats.Reviews
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2014 review: All-in-one suite offers excellent protection
Trend Micro's suite combines first-rate protection with 5GB of free online backup, online-banking security, and more.Reviews
ESET Smart Security 7: newcomer brings top-notch protection
New to the U.S. market, Eset's suite offers excellent antivirus if you can tolerate the drag it puts on your system.Download This
Sticky Password Cloud 7 review: The ideal solution for password management across platforms
The latest update to Sticky Password adds management tools and cloud integration. It's still a tiny file on your PC, but it makes it easy to manage passwords from your Mac and mobile devices as well.
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F-Secure Key review: An excessively simple password manager for absolute beginners
Slick and straightforward, F-Secure KEY is a password manager that doesn't bother you with extra features. It stores your passwords, and that's it.Download This
Kill your data dead with these tips and tools
Your data must be handled discreetly. Whatever your reason for wanting to get rid of old files, here's how to make sure sensitive information is truly deceased.Reviews
HDDerase.exe review: Freeware utility securely erases drives the old-fashioned way
This command-line utility is an oldie, but that's just because it doesn't need to change. If your drive's not in a frozen security state, it works like a charm to invoke the ATA secure erase command.Download This
WinPatrol Plus stands guard over your PC
WinPatrol Plus has stood guard over Windows PCs for years. But the latest version understands that computer users don't need to be alerted to absolutely everything happening on their PC.Reviews
McAfee LiveSafe review: Blanket security protects PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and the cloud
LiveSafe’s biometric protections make it worthwhile, even if the antivirus is nothing special.Reviews
WD My Cloud review: A better, more secure alternative to cloud storage
Who needs Dropbox when you can get 2TB of web-accessible storage this cheap?Reviews
Review: IDriveSync secures cloud storage
IDriveSync is an easy-to-use cloud storage and syncing solution that offers added security missing from some of its rivals. It offers both AES 256-bit and private key encryption, which will appeal to anyone who's weary of weak cloud-based security.Download This
Review: Dashlane is a robust password manager with a gorgeous interface
Dashlane is an powerful and flexible password manager for every level of experience that's also useful for form-filling, expense tracking, and more.Reviews
Review: Keeper keeps your passwords safe, but it can be pricey
Keeper can help you keep your passwords safe from prying eyes, and allows you to share them securely. But it's not as user-friendly as some of its rivals, and it can be expensive.Reviews
Review: Create very strong and secure passwords with the free PWGen
You need a different password–and a really good one–for every program, service, or site to fend off hackers and snoopers. PWGen will help you graduate from your pet's name to strong passwords.Reviews
Review: BoxCryptor encrypts data in the cloud
Leaving your files in the cloud doesn't feel all that secure. BoxCryptor adds encryption so you can use cloud storage and keep your peace of mind.Reviews
Review: SafeWallet makes password storage pretty easy
SafeWallet is a free program for storing passwords, logins, and other personal details. It's easy to use, reliable, and free of charge.Reviews
5 free remote desktop apps for Windows 8
Want to access your PC for free when away from the office? Don’t sweat; here are five easy but feature-rich remote desktop Windows 8 apps.Reviews
Review: Hide your programs from prying eyes with WinLock
Everyone knows that to lock a Windows PC, you use the WIN + L key combination. However, what if you want to only lock a window?Reviews
RoboForm’s Start Page feature adds ease of use to this password manager
Manage your digital life—including passwords, profiles, and more—with this handy utility.Reviews
Review: Sticky Password Pro is a valuable tool for keeping passwords safe
Sticky Password makes it easy to store a different password for each site, as well as other data. Constantly updated and with many utility features, it's well worth the price.Reviews
Review: Document Metadata Cleaner strips personally identifiable metadata from your files
You can tell a lot about a document by its metadata, such as when the document was created, who created it, the time of its last edits, and more. If you are determined to keep this information a secret, Document Metadata Cleaner can help you.Reviews
Tools for the paranoid: 5 free security tools to protect your data
Whether we work with trade secrets or just prefer to keep our stock trades secret, we all have data that's invaluable to us–and valuable to online evildoers. PCWorld reveals five free tools for protecting passwords, browsing anonymously, and encrypting our most precious documents.Reviews
Review: OpenPuff steganography tool hides confidential data in plain sight
The ancient practice of steganography (hiding a message in something else) goes free and open-source with OpenPuff. This powerful utility lets you hide data in images, videos, and other files.Reviews
Review: Tor Browser Bundle lets you browse in anonymity
This browser bundle uses the Tor network to anonymize your internet explorations. Although it slows performance, it does protect you from prying eyes.Reviews
Review: KeePass makes strong passwords and keeps them safe
From generating random passwords to storing them for protection from keylogging, KeePass rethinks the entire password procedure. It's an indispensable security tool.Reviews