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Barclay has been writing about technology for a decade, starting out as a freelancer with ITProPortal covering everything from London’s start-up scene to comparisons of the best cloud storage services. After that, he spent some time as the managing editor of an online outlet focusing on cloud computing, furthering his interest in virtualization, Big Data, and the Internet of Things.

The role also allowed him to gain knowledge of SEO and social media hashtags, as well as take part in a press trip or two. A visit to Prague for the Huawei Cloud Congress Europe 2016 was a particular highlight. He eventually returned to freelancing, writing news and feature pieces for TechRadar Pro. Cloud remains a primary interest but he’s also happy covering the hardware and software that powers productivity in workplaces around the world as they attempt to manage the transition to hybrid working.

Articles by: Barclay Ballard

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The best customer database software of 2023

By Barclay Ballard published 29 May 23

There are many customer database software solutions on the market. This guide explains what the best have to offer.

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Best sales CRM of 2023

By Barclay Ballard published 26 May 23

In a competitive marketplace, our list of sales-focused CRMs will help you boost your pipelines.

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Best cloud CRM software of 2023

By Barclay Ballard published 23 May 23

Today's best cloud CRM software mixes functionality with flexibility and scalability.

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Best parental control app of 2023

By Barclay Ballard last updated 19 May 23

In this buying guide, we list the best parental control apps available today so you can protect your family online.

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Best identity theft protection May 2023

By Barclay Ballard last updated 24 May 23

Updated We rate the best identity theft protection services, to make it simple and easy for you to safeguard your personal details against hackers and scammers.

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Best client management software of 2023

By Barclay Ballard published 12 May 23

We feature the best client management software to make it simple and easy to manage relationships with your existing clients.

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Zendesk Sell CRM review

By Barclay Ballard published 31 March 23

Zendesk Sell is a modern CRM platform that offers great functionality and ease-of-use.

SugarCRM review

By Barclay Ballard published 29 March 23

SugarCRM has a huge number of features and a variety of pricing plans - but isn't the easiest to use.

Sage CRM

Sage CRM review

By Barclay Ballard published 28 March 23

Sage CRM is a worthwhile CRM tool that is letdown by an above average price tag and poor ease-of-use.

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Best free parental control app of 2023

By Daryl Baxter last updated 17 May 23

Updated We list the best free parental control apps, to make it simple and easy to protect your family online and keep your children safe from inappropriate content.

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MMGuardian parental control software review

By Barclay Ballard published 17 February 23

MMGuadian's parental control app is let down by a poor user interface.

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Best Microsoft Teams apps of 2023

By Barclay Ballard published 27 January 23

We list the best Microsoft Teams apps, to make it simple and easy to boost your productivity, whether you're in the office, home working, or on the go.

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What is a cloud storage manager?

By Barclay Ballard published 18 January 23

Need to organize multiple cloud accounts? A cloud storage manager is what you need.

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Unlimited cloud storage: 5 things you need to know

By Barclay Ballard published 18 January 23

Heavy cloud users may need unlimited cloud storage. Here's what they should know.

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What are the pros and cons of cloud storage?

By Barclay Ballard published 18 January 23

We'll weigh up the pros and cons of cloud storage so you can make an informed decision.

Google Cloud storage vs Google Drive: What's the difference?

By Barclay Ballard published 14 December 22

Two very different cloud storage offerings explained: Google Cloud and Google Drive.

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Cloud computing vs Cloud storage: What's the difference?

By Barclay Ballard published 13 December 22

Cloud computing and cloud storage may sometimes be used interchangeably but they are not the same.

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Free vs Paid cloud storage: What you need to know

By Barclay Ballard published 13 December 22

We'll help you decide between free and paid cloud storage platforms.

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What is file syncing and how does it work?

By Barclay Ballard published 6 December 22

Cloud file syncing empowers collaboration for the modern business.

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What is cloud backup and how does it work?

By Barclay Ballard published 6 December 22

Want to safeguard your data, documents and files? Cloud backup is what you need.

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OneDrive vs Sharepoint: Which is best?

By Craig Hale published 2 December 22

Let us help you decide between OneDrive and Sharepoint.

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Best all-in-one printer (May 2023)

By Collin Probst last updated 19 April 23

Updated Our rundown of the best all-in-one printers for printing, scanning and faxing.

Best Home Printer for Remote Working

Best home printers for remote working, home offices, and more May 2023

By Collin Probst last updated 17 May 23

Buying Guide Here's our selection of the best home printers money can buy.

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Best VoIP phones of 2023: IP handsets for small businesses

By Barclay Ballard published 17 October 22

Updated Our picks of the best VoIP phones will keep your business well-connected

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Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive: Which is the best?

By Barclay Ballard last updated 5 October 22

Versus Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive. Our in-depth comparison reveals the definitive winner.

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