Privacy & Security
VPN comparisons, password managers, and security software explained with sourced facts and clear limits.
Reviewed Tools in this Category
A research-based review of ClearVPN, a MacPaw VPN app, built from the vendor's own product page: the no-logs wording, the platforms and versions listed, the free download and the monthly premium plan. Not lab-tested.
- Apps are listed for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Apple TV and Android TV (vendor)
- The vendor states a no-logs policy: 'We don't log, track or store anything' (vendor)
A research-based review of PureVPN built from the vendor's own pages and Wikipedia: platforms, protocols, no-logs claims, the 2017 FBI case, subscription model and money-back period. Not lab-tested.
- Apps listed for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Android TV and Huawei, plus routers and Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions (vendor)
- WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPSec named on the homepage (vendor)
A research-based review of Wondershare FamiSafe, a parental control app, built from the vendor's own page: screen time, location, app rules, web and social monitoring, the platforms listed and the yearly subscription. Not lab-tested.
- Screen time limits, schedules and usage reports (vendor)
- Live location, location history, safe-zone alerts and an SOS alert (vendor)
Privacy & Security Guides & Tutorials
Is Microsoft Defender Enough in 2026? When a Paid Antivirus Is Worth It
A research-based look at whether Windows' built-in antivirus is enough for home users, using AV-Comparatives and SE Labs results and what Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, Webroot and F-Secure state on their own pages. Not lab-tested.
Password Manager Comparison 2026: Proton Pass, NordPass, LastPass, Keeper, Bitwarden and 1Password
A research-based comparison of six password managers in 2026 built from vendor pages and neutral references: free plans, open-source status, audit statements, family plans and security history. Not lab-tested.
VPN Comparison 2026: NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN and PureVPN
A research-based comparison of five popular VPN services in 2026 built from vendor pages and Wikipedia: jurisdiction, device limits, server scale, audit history and past incidents. Not lab-tested.