Articles by Christian Rigg

Christian is a freelance writer and content project manager with 6+ years' experience writing and leading teams in finance and technology for some of the world's largest online publishers, including TechRadar and Tom's Guide.

Articles by: Christian Rigg

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Best spreadsheet software of 2025

By Christian Rigg last updated 17 January 25

Updated We list the best spreadsheet software, to make it simple and easy to use spreadsheets using alternatives to Microsoft Excel.

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Best CRM for small business of 2025

By Christian Rigg last updated 13 January 25

We list the best CRM for small business, to make it simple and easy to set up and manage a contact platform for customers, staff, and suppliers.

Best virtual desktop service of 2025

By Christian Rigg last updated 9 January 25

Updated We list the best virtual desktop services, to make it simple and easy to setup a secure remote working solution using Desktop as a Service (DaaS) providers.

Best CRM for real estate of 2025

By Christian Rigg last updated 8 January 25

We list the best CRM for real estate, to make it simple and easy for realtors to manage their customers and communications.

Best fleet management software of 2025

By Christian Rigg last updated 8 January 25

Updated We list the best fleet management software, to make it simple and easy to manage all your mobile assets, covering everything from tracking to maintenance.

Best Adobe Photoshop alternative of 2025: Top picks for designers, artists, and photographers

By Christian Rigg last updated 6 January 25

Updated We tested out the best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop for designers, artists, and photographers.

The best free music downloader apps for your PC 2025

By Christian Rigg, Daryl Baxter, Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson last updated 18 November 24

The best and easiest free tools for downloading music for your growing collection

Ahrefs SEO platform review

By Pawan Singh, Christian Rigg last updated 27 September 24

Ahrefs provides an all-in-one solution for monitoring and advancing your online presence, with powerful features for everybody from beginners to SEO agencies and global businesses.

Keeper Review: pros & cons, features, ratings, pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated 18 September 24

Updated Superb security credentials and a broad array of features make Keeper a winner

OfficeSuite review

By Christian Rigg last updated 17 June 24

Review OfficeSuite comprises all the essential elements necessary for composing text documents, spreadsheets, and slideshow presentations.

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Best POS system of 2025

By Christian Rigg last updated 12 June 24

We list the best Point Of Sale (POS) systems, to make it simple and easy to take payments in a store, restaurant, or event

Zoom video conferencing service review

By Christian Rigg, Nikshep Myle last updated 17 April 24

Updated Zoom gives you a smooth video conferencing experience, lots of business-oriented features, and has bolstered its security for safer meetings.

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The best VoIP headsets in 2025

By John Loeffler last updated 20 February 24

We take a look at the best VoIP headsets available on the market for all budgets.

5 things you need to consider before buying a password manager

By Christian Rigg last updated 28 September 23

This article will guide you when looking for the best password manager using five key user needs: cloud storage, recovery options, and compatibility, among others.

Do Macs have their own built-in VPN?

By Christian Rigg last updated 25 September 23

VPN We discuss the built-in capabilities of Mac VPNs and their reliance on third-party VPN providers.

BlueJeans Video Conferencing Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Christian Rigg last updated 5 May 23

BlueJeans has lots of business-oriented features and puts security front and center – so is it the right video conferencing software for your business?

Microsoft 365 vs Office Online: What’s free, what’s not and do you need the paid version?

By Christian Rigg last updated 4 January 23

The Microsoft 365 productivity suite comes in free, home and business versions, so we’ve explained the differences between the tiers – and explored which one is worth your time

RingCentral Message review

By Christian Rigg last updated 19 October 22

This RingCentral Message (Glip) review takes an in-depth look at why this is a great solution for messaging, file sharing, and video conferencing.

How to change your Android password or reset it

By Christian Rigg, Bryan M Wolfe published 17 October 22

Follow these steps to change or reset your Android’s lock screen pin, password, or sequence, or your Google Account password.

AIOps vs CSOps vs CollabOps: what’s the difference?

By Christian Rigg last updated 15 August 22

AIOps, CSOps and CollabOps offer unique but overlapping approaches to meeting key business goals.

What is machine learning, and why is it crucial for your digital transformation strategy?

By Christian Rigg published 12 August 22

Machine learning empowers workers to meet shifting customer expectations—the hallmark of a successful digital transformation.

Microsoft Office help: 18 time-saving tips to help your employees be more productive

By Christian Rigg last updated 25 August 21

We’ve put together a list of some of the best ways to boost your and your team’s productivity when using Microsoft Office.

How to get into cybersecurity

By Christian Rigg last updated 20 August 21

We look at the different kinds of cybersecurity and the skills and qualifications demanded, how you can get your foot in the door for a career in cybersecurity.

SIP trunks: What every business needs to know

By Christian Rigg published 29 June 21

SIP trunks are an essential part of VoIP—but what exactly are they used for, and what benefits do they offer businesses?

GDPR compliance and remote desktop software: what you need to know

By Christian Rigg published 22 March 21

GDPR compliance gets an added level of complexity with remote workers—are you meeting requirements?

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