Articles by Mike Jennings

Mike Jennings has worked as a technology journalist for more than a decade and has been fascinated by computers since childhood, when he spent far too long building terrible websites. He loves desktop PCs, components, laptops and anything to do with the latest hardware.

Mike worked as a staff writer at PC Pro magazine in London for seven years, and during that time wrote for loads of other tech titles, like Custom PC, Micro Mart and Computer Shopper. Since 2013, he’s been a freelance tech writer, and writes regularly for titles like Wired, TechRadar, Stuff, TechSpot, IT Pro, TrustedReviews and TechAdvisor.

He still loves tech and covers everything from the latest business hardware and software to high-end gaming gear, and you’ll find him on loads of sites writing reviews, features and guides on a vast variety of topics.

Articles by: Mike Jennings

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What is credential stuffing, and how does it work?

By Mike Jennings published 23 January 23

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Credential stuffing is a hacking method that's growing in popularity, but it's pretty easy to avoid. We explain what it is and what steps you should take to protect your devices.

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Best tips for password security

By Mike Jennings published 23 January 23

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Password security has never been more important, so we’ve delved into the key methods that you should use to create secure passwords – and beef up your existing security credentials.

Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs Standard vs Premium: what are the differences?

By Mike Jennings published 4 January 23

We explore the differences between Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium – so you and your business can make an informed decision about your productivity tools

Stellar Photo Recovery

By Mike Jennings last updated 30 November 22

With high-end features and professional polish, Stellar Photo Recovery supports a range of devices and file types. But is it right for home users?

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Synology C2 Password Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings published 11 November 22

A capable and affordable everyday password manager, but it doesn’t deliver much in terms of high-end features.

ExpressVPN Keys Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings published 10 November 22

A beta product that’s off to a good start thanks to a decent base of features, but it’ll have to improve if it wants to compete.

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

By Mike Jennings published 10 November 22

A new contender that promises a future-proofed approach to password and identity management – if it can deliver the goods.

pCloud Pass Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings published 9 November 22

A secure, capable mainstream password manager that could do with some more features

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

By Mike Jennings last updated 7 November 22

PassCamp is easy to use and there's a free product available, but the lack of features may be a deal breaker for anyone who needs more functionality.

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

By Mike Jennings last updated 7 November 22

Password Boss offers a good range of mainstream features for small and medium-sized businesses, but it’s not the high-end ability to stand out from the crowd.

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.

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

By Mike Jennings last updated 7 November 22

SafeInCloud password manager certainly isn’t the most advanced program available, but it’s easy to use and pretty affordable.

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.

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

By Mike Jennings last updated 4 November 22

KeePassXC appeals to Linux users who want to handle their own password management offline, but the added effort involved and lack of built-in password sync will frustrate casual users.