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FastestVPN review: A good choice for VPN newbies

FastestVPN is easy to use and offers good performance, but it doesn't have much in the way of extra features.

ESET Security Premium review: Good protection at a non-promotional price

ESET is a good suite that provides excellent protection, has a good number of extra features, and fair pricing.

Tech that died in 2020

Even in a year like 2020, one thing didn't change in the tech world: Certain devices, technologies, and services shut down. The causes vary, as does the level of regret. Some things we'll miss; some things we never cared about; and others, we're glad...

What to look for in a gaming monitor: The specs that matter

Before you buy a gaming monitor, know which features are most important. Our recommendations will cover the key specs: high dynamic range, refresh rate, adaptive sync, and more.

ClearVPN review: The stream is the thing

This new service from MacPaw focuses on what you want to do with a VPN rather than where you want to do it.

IPVanish review: Come for the VPN, stay for the cloud storage

IPVanish is a middle-of-the-road VPN that seems to be more about boosting SugarSync than being its own VPN service.

TorGuard VPN review: Serviceable speeds and the right privacy promises

TorGuard is a good VPN, but it could stand to be a bit faster.

TorGuard VPN review: A serviceable VPN

TorGuard VPN service is fine but not outstanding, although some people may appreciate its various bundle options.

Gatekeeper Two-Factor Authentication review: Needs a consumer-grade overhaul

The Gatekeeper login and 2FA system from Untethered Labs is an interesting device, but this product needs consumer-grade modifications.

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Good protection for a good price

An overhauled interface and good protection make Bitdefender easier to recommend than before.

AirVPN review: Good speeds and full of stats

AirVPN has consistent speeds and a surprising amount of network transparency.

Bitdefender Total Security (2021) review: An already capable suite gets an incremental update

Bitdefender Total Security is switching from a yearly release to a rolling release format with this incremental upgrade.

AirVPN review: Excellent service that power users will love

AirVPN is an excellent service with a known history, a solid network, and very good speeds.

Hide.me 2020 review: Good speeds, bigger network

Malaysia-based Hide.me is a good VPN with good speeds and a growing network of servers and country locations.

NordVPN review: Speedy, loaded with features, and greater transparency

NordVPN for Mac is an excellent VPN with good speeds and loads of features.