Articles by Michael Graw

Michael Graw is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Bellingham, Washington. His interests span a wide range from business technology to finance to creative media, with a focus on new technology and emerging trends. Michael's work has been published in TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Business Insider, Fast Company, Salon, and Harvard Business Review.

Articles by: Michael Graw

Freshdesk CRM review

By Michael Graw last updated 21 July 23

Review Freshdesk is a powerful CRM with ticketing, live chat, and phone tools to help your business set up a customer support center.

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Kaspersky Password Manager Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated 9 July 23

Kaspersky Password Manager covers the basics well, including password auto-fill and cross-device syncing. But …

Enpass Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated 9 July 23

Enpass is a solid password manager with decent features, good syncing and a tempting free product, but you'll find more power and versatility elsewhere.

Jotform review

By Michael Graw last updated 5 July 23

Jotform is a well-rounded platform for creating custom forms, with a drag-and-drop designer and the ability to accept payments online.

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Wise Data Recovery review

By Michael Graw last updated 6 June 23

Review Wise Data Recovery is a free tool for recovering recently deleted files, but saving data from damaged hard drives requires a paid subscription.

Nimble CRM platform review

By Michael Graw last updated 3 April 23

Nimble is a communication-focused CRM software with plenty of tools for generating new leads and staying in touch with existing clients.

Creatio CRM Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Michael Graw published 22 February 23

Creatio CRM is a capable, but expensive tool for managing leads and closing deals.

ActiveCampaign Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Michael Graw last updated 13 January 23

ActiveCampaign is a powerful email marketing platform and CRM that takes advantage of automation and machine learning to keep customers engaged with your business.

GetResponse Email Marketing Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Michael Graw, Daniel Blechynden, Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 12 January 23

Updated Discover the power of this industry-leading email marketing platform in our comprehensive GetResponse review.

ConvertKit Email Marketing Software Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Michael Graw last updated 12 January 23

Updated ConvertKit is easy-to-use email marketing software with an emphasis on visual tools, but it’s pricey for large subscriber lists.

Campaigner Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Michael Graw last updated 12 January 23

In our Campaigner review, we cover everything you need to know about this email marketing platform from pricing and features to performance and more.

You'll never guess how many types of malware exist

By Michael Graw published 6 January 23

We reveal the 10 most common types of malware and explain what they can do to your computer.

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What are the essential features of a great SWG?

By Michael Graw published 5 January 23

We highlight the four key features you need in a secure web gateway to keep your network safe.

What is the future of SWG?

By Michael Graw published 4 January 23

Next-generation secure web gateways need to be flexible, scalable, and dynamic to meet a growing range of online threats.

Malware in 2023: Why it could be the worst year ever for businesses

By Michael Graw published 4 January 23

We look at six reasons why 2023 could be the worst year ever for businesses trying to defend themselves against malware.

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5 ways malware can infect your PC

By Michael Graw published 4 January 23

Malware can infect your computer through phishing emails, USB devices, malicious websites, compromised software, and file sharing.

How to choose a secure web gateway solution

By Michael Graw published 1 December 22

We explain how to choose the best secure web gateway to protect your business’s network against online threats.

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How to survive a drive-by malware attack

By Michael Graw published 29 November 22

Drive-by malware attacks can cause serious disruption, but a few simple precautions can help you avoid being infected.

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SWG vs firewall: What's the difference?

By Michael Graw published 29 November 22

We explain the difference between a secure web gateway (SWG) and a firewall and how using both can help protect your network.

Passwd.team Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated 7 November 22

Updated Passwd.team is a convenient password management solution for teams and small businesses that already use Google Workspace.

Intuitive Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated 4 November 22

Lots of features including some unusual and welcome additions, but we’ve got some security concerns about data storage.

The HOTH review

By Michael Graw published 27 October 22

The HOTH is an all-in-one SEO agency offering full management services as well as a la carte content creation, backlinking, and ad campaigns.

LiveChat review

By Michael Graw last updated 14 September 22

LiveChat may be pricey, but this helpdesk software offers an extremely versatile live chat tool, advanced reports, and excellent security features.

5 steps to prevent a ransomware attack

By Michael Graw last updated 9 September 22

We explain five important steps companies can take to protect their networks from ransomware attacks.

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You're a ransomware victim: Here's 5 things you should do

By Michael Graw last updated 9 September 22

If you’re the victim of a ransomware attack, these are five steps you can take to minimize the damage and save your data.

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