Security

Bottom Line: As a standalone antivirus, Reason Core Security is a flop. It's recommended for use alongside your existing AV, but it identified competing products as malware. The app's best feature is its Internet of Things security scanner.

Bottom Line: NordVPN provides Mac users excellent network security and a robust offering of servers and features, as well as specialized servers that put it a cut above the competition.

Bottom Line: TotalAV's collection of bonus features includes password management, system cleanup, and even a VPN. However, our tests show that its core antivirus capabilities need work.

Bottom Line: Bitdefender's free Home Scanner lists every device that's connected to your network, flagging those that could be vulnerable to attack. But advice on how to fix things is limited.

Bottom Line: Modern websites quiz your browser to generate a fingerprint that uniquely identifies you, so they can track your actions. If you're concerned about privacy, use TrackOFF to foil the fingerprinters.

Bottom Line: PC Matic blocks execution of any program that isn't on its whitelist, which includes all types of malware. It has a great price per device, but you'll have to put up with it occasionally blocking valid programs, too.

Bottom Line: Avira Phantom VPN secures the web browsing of as many devices as you like, and allows you to torrent to your heart's content, but it's light on features and likely won't please speed-conscious users.

Bottom Line: PureVPN shows outstanding speed test results for the second year in a row, making it the fastest virtual private network we've tested. That earns it our Editors' Choice endorsement.

Bottom Line: KeepSolid VPN Unlimited is an affordable Android VPN that secures your traffic and offers additional protection to boot. It offers good speeds and a strong server selection, making it an excellent choice.

Bottom Line: CryptoPrevent Premium 8 has been fighting ransomware since the venerable CryptoLocker, but it's vastly more intrusive than competing products, and it proved seriously ineffective in testing.