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SpyOff VPN review: A study in basic

SpyOff is unique in allowing you to install the VPN on an unlimited number of devices, but other than that, it's a middling service with a higher-than-average price.

VPN Unlimited for Windows 10 review: A useful app with minimal options

KeepSolid recently released a VPN Unlimited Windows 10 app. It's simple, but overall pretty good, and an improvement over its old desktop app.

Webroot WiFi Security review: A white label VPN with a dash of homegrown security

Webroot WiFi Security doesn't run its own network, but it does have an added security layer for extra protection online.

Private Internet Access 2019 review: A new app with the same great price

Private Internet Access is a great, low-priced VPN that now looks as good as it operates with a new app.

The 5 best VPNs for Android

PCWorld's picks for the five best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.

CyberGhost 7 Review: A better app and same good service

CyberGhost continues to be one of our favorite VPNs that caters to overseas streamers, offers a good amount of countries, and basic security features for a good price.

How to send anonymous emails

How to create an anonymous email account that's not connected to your daily identity.

Kaspersky Total Security vs. Norton Security Premium

Kaspersky is a fan favorite in the AV world, while Norton is a longtime brand that's not nearly as beloved. Who wins when these two suites mix it up?

FastestVPN review: It's not, but that's okay

FastestVPN won't wow you with its speeds, but the price is right, the privacy promises are good, and the simultaneous connection limit is solid.

Disconnect Premium review: A worthy VPN that won't blow your mind

Disconnect Premium is a usable VPN available at a great price with the right privacy promises, but location options are limited.

Nvidia ShadowPlay review: The best gameplay recording option for GeForce graphics card owners

Nvidia's ShadowPlay is a great way to record your gameplay or broadcast it live to the world if you're running a GeForce graphics card.

AMD ReLive review: A stylish video capture tool for Radeon graphics cards

Performance between Nvidia's ShadowPlay and AMD ReLive is about the same, but AMD's tool is a little easier to use and has an overall sleeker look.

Plays review: Game capture made easy, and easily shareable

Plays is all about creating short clips and sharing them online, and the Plays desktop software makes that fun to do.

Game Bar for Windows 10 review: A top gameplay capture performer, when you can see it

The Windows 10 Game Bar is a solid gameplay recording option with excellent performance, but its UI is flaky.

Fraps Review: You could pay to capture gameplay videos, but why?

Fraps is a popular program for tracking framerates and benchmarking, but for video capture there are better options available for free.