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If you stick to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari, you're missing out on the intriguing extras in the best alternative web browsers.

By Michael Muchmore
Alternative Web Browsers
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Good performance and competitive features make Splashtop worth considering for any small business in need of remote access software.

By Justin Pot
The Splashtop logo: A water/slash icon in blue and the word "splashtop" in black on a white background

Since not all laptops have touch screens, the desktop version is called 'Drag to Search.'

By Jibin Joseph
Search Engine - stock photo

Ditch the subscription fees from storage platforms like Google Drive and pick up FolderFort’s never-ending lifetime plan.

Cloud Storage on laptop screen

Pay $70 once and keep this plan for life (compared to paying $10+/month).

Cloud Storage on laptop screen
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Editors' Choice

If you're looking into remote access software, try TeamViewer first. Not only is it our favorite remote access tool, it's free for personal use.

By Justin Pot
The TeamViewer logo: "TeamViewer" in blue on a white background

Google's Chrome browser is also being updated to scan encrypted archives for malware by sending the data first to the company for inspection.

By Michael Kan
Google Chrome download redesign

CEO Assaf Rappaport says Wiz is 'flattered' but will go in a different direction.

By Emily Price
Wiz on a phone in front of a computer.

After 4 years of promising to phase out third-party cookies, Google wants to give users a choice instead. Chrome's Incognito users are still getting some IP protections, however.

By Kate Irwin
Close-up of Chrome app icon with circular logo on a phone screen.

This July, you can shore up all of your cloud storage needs for life with 1TB of Koofr Cloud Storage for nearly $700 off through July 21.

Koofr cloud storage

No more downloading images from Google Photos and then uploading them to iCloud Photos.

By Jibin Joseph
icloud logo on a phone

Scammers are abusing an IE-related bug to install malware on Windows 10 and 11 PCs, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point.

By Michael Kan
IE icon
4.0

Proton Drive is the best choice if security and privacy are your main concerns in a cloud storage app, but that peace of mind comes at a price.

By Justin Pot
Proton Drive logo

This killer price can help you store up to 2TB of your most important digital files.

Cloud and Physical Data Storage on screen
3.5

When you browse with the free SquareX app, there’s no way a malicious page can harm your computer. However, its time-limited usage means it can’t be your primary browser.

By Neil J. Rubenking
SquareX Logo

Google's search engine faced a service disruption Thursday, resulting in an indexing hiatus and missing search results. 10 hours later, Google says it's resolved the issue.

By Kate Irwin
Google search engine homepage on a computer screen, showing Google name and logo and a search bar to type into.

Skip Google Drive and the risk of your content being used for AI with FolderFort's fast and secure cloud service.

Cloud Storage on laptop screen
4.5
Editors' Choice

IDrive is fast, easy to set up, and simple to use—and you won't find a better price per terabyte for backing up your devices.

By Justin Pot
IDrive's logo; the word IDrive with the 'e' drawn in a padlock

Through June 9, you can get a lifetime subscription to 1TB of reliable, secure cloud storage from Koofr for just $119.97 with promo code KOOFR.

Koofr Cloud Storage

The move begins with Chrome beta users on June 3, before a gradual phaseout of 'Manifest V2' extensions for all users in the coming months, which could impact uBlock Origin.

By Michael Kan
Chrome browser icon