Articles by Jacob Parker

Female Programmer Coding on Desktop Computer With Six Displays in Dark Office

Best open source software of 2025

By Jacob Parker last updated 20 August 25

Updated We list the best open source software, to make it simple and easy to set up and install free software for almost every task.

Best audio editor of 2025

By Steve Clark last updated 26 March 25

Updated We tested out the best audio editing software - and these apps are music to our ears

Peopletrail background check service review

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Jacob Parker last updated 12 March 25

Updated Peopletrail can be used to perform comprehensive background checks on potential hires but it does have some faults.

Intelius background check service review

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Bryan M Wolfe, Jacob Parker last updated 10 February 25

Updated Intelius is a background check service that offers unlimited searches and some unique features.

TruthFinder background check service review

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Bryan M Wolfe, Jacob Parker last updated 10 February 25

Updated TruthFinder is a background check service better suited to those who need to perform multiple and frequent background searches.

The best audiobook sites 2025: easy listening anywhere

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson, Jacob Parker last updated 2 October 24

Whatever your preferred literary genre, there's an audio book site out there for you

Screaming Frog SEO Spider review

By Pawan Singh last updated 17 September 24

Developed by Screaming Frog, SEO Spider is a helpful way to better understand your website’s performance on major search engines.

MindManager review

By Christian Cawley last updated 26 July 24

MindManager is a wonderful tool that helps you and your team manage projects and streamline ideas.

MindView review

By Christian Cawley last updated 25 July 24

MindView is a fantastic way to organize ideas, projects, and time. The software stands out due to its customizability, accessibility, and usefulness for businesses and educators.

Scapple review

By Christian Cawley last updated 25 July 24

A very basic, mind-mapping tool that will help you focus on ideas, not formatting.

MyDraw review

By Christian Cawley last updated 25 July 24

MyDraw features tools for creating slick, professional diagrams, but while the low price is attractive, the user interface creates an impression of an under-powered Microsoft Visio.

draw.io review

By Christian Cawley last updated 24 July 24

With good collaboration features and a beginner-friendly interface, draw.io is probably the best vector graphics editor for anyone who needs to produce professional diagrams for free.

MetaTrader 4 forex trading app review

By Jacob Parker last updated 21 June 24

Review MetaTrader 4 is a great forex trading app for both first-time traders and experts.

ForexTime FXTM review

By Jacob Parker last updated 21 June 24

Review ForexTime FXTM is a well-rounded stock trading app that’s ideal for both new traders and professionals.

Majestic SEO Tools review

By Pawan Singh last updated 5 June 24

While its top tier packages would hardly be considered cheap, Majestic remains a user-friendly and reliable option for finding out what’s going on with your website’s SEO performance.

5 things to consider when selecting a video editing PC

By Jacob Parker last updated 9 May 23

We outline how to choose your next video editing PC rig, including the key factors to look out for when searching for a new machine.

How to learn video editing: 5 easy steps to mastering a video editor

By Jacob Parker last updated 6 April 23

Explore how to learn video editing the smart way in 5 easy steps.

Capsule CRM review

By Jacob Parker last updated 3 April 23

It might not be the most appropriate CRM for mass email management, but Capsule could still revolutionize the way you do business.

Basecamp review

By Jacob Parker, Collin Probst published 21 February 22

Updated Basecamp brings together messaging, project management and more to help your business run more efficiently.

Google Senior Trends Analyst disputes claim that shared web hosting hurts SEO performance

By Jacob Parker last updated 27 October 21

Debate over the best form of web hosting for SEO performance rumbles on

Podio review

By Jacob Parker last updated 6 October 21

Podio combines user-friendly design with helpful collaboration tools.

Zoho Meeting review

By Jacob Parker published 10 September 21

Review Zoho Meeting is a video conferencing platform with excellent webinar support that’s easy to get to grips with.

How does Netflix detect and block VPN use?

By Jacob Parker published 16 August 21

VPN As the copyright holder for many shows in its catalog, Netflix is motivated to prevent users from streaming region-specific content through a VPN.

VoIP.ms review

By Jacob Parker published 17 June 21

Review Read our VoIP.ms review to figure out if this popular VoIP company lives up to its reputation.

Where does Gmail archive mail? The top 18 Gmail questions answered

By Jacob Parker last updated 6 November 20

Resolve your most pressing issues with the Gmail platform.