Articles by Cat Ellis

Cat Ellis

Cat is TechRadar's downloads editor. She's been a tech journalist for six years on magazines including PC Plus, Official Windows, PC Format and Windows: Help & Advice (with a brief stint in PR for the nuclear industry in between). If you have a question about software, drop her a line!

Articles by: Cat Ellis

490 articles found

Flashback Express review

By Cat Ellis

Updated An outstanding free screen recorder that's easy to use and packed with tools that make it ideal for gamers.

The best web browser 2018: faster and more secure

By Cat Ellis, Alex Cox

Updated Whether your priority is speed, flexibility or security, there's a browser to suit you. When did you last try something new?

Fender's Riffstation Pro is now free – get the chords for any song on your desktop

By Cat Ellis

The music analyzing software, which once cost US$35, is now yours to download free for Windows and Mac.

Google Duplex will tell you it's recording calls – but only in certain places

By Cat Ellis

Google's AI chatbot will let you know it's keeping tabs on calls – but only in locations where it has to.

Laptop with recording software on the screen

The best free screen recorder 2018

By Cat Ellis

Updated Free screen recording software to help you capture, edit and stream footage from your desktop – including games.

Are you a conscious chooser? How your decisions can shape the internet's ethics

By Cat Ellis

In depth Tech is no longer just about convenience, says Mozilla – it's about principles, and you can vote with your data.

The best free streaming software 2018

By Cat Ellis

The software you need to stream your games like a professional and get the viewers flooding in.

The best free YouTube downloader 2018

By Mark Wycislik-Wilson, Cat Ellis

Updated No internet? No problem. Download videos from YouTube and other video sites to watch offline at your leisure.

Google pushes harder for HTTPS with new security notifications for Chrome

By Cat Ellis

No more green padlocks for sites using encryption, and red warning triangles for those that don't.

Instagram will soon show how long you spend looking at avocado toast

By Cat Ellis

Usage Insights will let you see how much time you're spending on the site, and whether you might need to cut back.

The best free backup software 2018: protect your essential files

By Mark Wycislik-Wilson, Cat Ellis

Updated Make backups of essential files or your whole system with these free tools, and recover it all easily if the worst happens.

Everything you need to know about the new Google News app

By Cat Ellis

Google's AI-powered news app delivers personalized, in-depth reports from different perspectives.

SoftMaker FreeOffice 2018 is here to tempt you away from Microsoft Office

By Cat Ellis

The free suite has received a major update that'll make it easier to switch from Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to use Gmail Offline

By Cat Ellis

Read and compose messages without an internet connection, whether you're using the redesigned Gmail or the Classic version.

Get Ashampoo Backup 2018 free – exclusively for TechRadar readers

By Cat Ellis

Back up all your important files – or even your whole Windows system – and be ready to restore everything in moments.

Google announces Google One – premium cloud storage with benefits

By Cat Ellis

Goodies will include expert support, Google Play vouchers, and hotel deals via Google Search.

GirlCrew co-founders Pamela Newenham, Aine Mulloy and Elva Carri

How a simple Tinder trick created a women-only social network

By Cat Ellis

GirlCrew co-founder Aine Mulloy explains why women need their own space to connect, and this is the right time for it.

Get 10% off Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Ultimate – only for TechRadar readers

By Cat Ellis

Snap up a great deal on this powerful photo editor and digital painting suite rolled into one.

Car fitted with MapLite system – credit MIT CSAIL

MIT's self-driving car can find its own way on country lanes

By Cat Ellis

Researchers have designed a new navigation system that reads the road on the fly.

Google is now rolling out Confidential Mode and Smart Compose for Gmail

By Cat Ellis

AI-powered replies and super-secure messages are now available if you've signed up for the new Gmail.

Photos uploaded to Instagram from a desktop

How to upload photos to Instagram from your PC or Mac

By Cat Ellis

Updated The fast, easy way to upload photos and videos to Instagram from your desktop.

Google launches a new design for Drive

By Cat Ellis

Google is changing its cloud storage. The differences are subtle, but the new Drive is a one-way street.

20 of the best free Windows 7 apps 2018: bring your PC right up to date

By Cat Ellis

It's still the world's second most popular desktop operating system, and this free software will get it ready for 2018.

Firefox 60 is here, and it means business

By Cat Ellis

The latest release is packed with office-friendly features, plus support for password-free logins.

The best free malware removal tool 2018

By Cat Ellis

TechRadar Pro

Buying guide Identify, quarantine and remove malicious software – even if it's a brand new threat that's never been seen before.

Cat Ellis