Barclay Ballard

Barclay Ballard

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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Best Microsoft Teams app of 2026

By Barclay Ballard last updated

We list the best Microsoft Teams apps, to make it simple and easy to make collaboration better.

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Freshsales CRM review

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Review Freshsales is a great CRM for sales professionals

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Best Malware Removal in 2026: Expert Reviews and Recommendations

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We've tested all the best malware removal software to help you remove viruses, trojans, and ransomware, as well as protect your computer from further infections.

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Best Ad Blockers of 2026: Protect Your Privacy from Invasive Ads

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We feature the best ad blockers, to help you block not just intrusive advertising, but also block rogue ads and website malware.

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HubSpot CRM review

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Review Our in-depth HubSpot CRM review, tested and analyzed by our industry specialists.

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Best note taking app of 2025

By Brian Turner last updated

Updated We list the best note-taking apps, to make it simple and easy to make notes at the office, at home, and on the move.

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Insightly CRM review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Insightly CRM is a decent small business CRM with good UX design, but average support

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Apptivo CRM review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Review Apptivo offers a comprehensive suite of tools for contact management, lead tracking, opportunity management, and sales forecasting, all within a highly customizable interface.

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Less Annoying CRM review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Less Annoying CRM review is a simplicity-focused CRM for small business efficiency

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SugarCRM review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

SugarCRM is a customizable CRM with strong AI-driven features

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Keap review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Review Keap CRM provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help small businesses manage customer relationships, automate marketing efforts, and streamline sales processes.

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I reviewed Zendesk Sell and the CRM's robust mobile app makes it an excellent choice for mobile sales teams

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Zendesk Sell is a user-friendly CRM with strong support integration

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Pipedrive CRM: Hands-on testing - I can't believe how easy it is to navigate

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Review Pipedrive CRM gives users a visual sales pipeline for intuitive deal management

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Zoho CRM review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Zoho CRM has an impressive array of core capabilities. Features like lead and opportunity management, sales forecasting, and reporting, are well-designed and effective.

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Freshworks review

By Serguei Solokhine last updated

Review Freshworks offers a ready-made, total CRM suite with a robust product line, particularly ideal for solopreneurs and small business owners.

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Best Free Password Manager of 2026: Expert Reviews for Hassle Free Security

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated There's no need to pay for a subscription - We've tested and reviewed all the best free password managers in 2026 and ranked them here for your convenience.

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The Best Free Parental Control Apps in 2026: Expert Recommendations for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We've tested and reviewed all the best free parental control apps to help you protect your family online and keep your children safe from inappropriate content in 2026.

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Workbooks CRM review 2026

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Workbooks CRM Review Workbooks CRM is a user-friendly solution representing great value for mid-market businesses

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Salesforce CRM review

By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated

Review Salesforce CRM is an infinitely customizable CRM for medium-to-large businesses

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The 13 best CRM platforms in 2026

By Owain Williams last updated

Today's best CRM software blurs the lines between sales and marketing to get you closer to your customers and close more deals.

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Best way to backup photos of 2026

By Desire Athow last updated

Updated We list the best ways to backup photos, to make it simple and easy to keep your images safe and secure.

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Best free backup software of 2026

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We list the best free backup software, to you automate your data backups without having to pay for a subscription.

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Best backup software of 2026: rated and reviewed

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We've tested and ranked the best backup software to help you safely and securely backup all of your files, folders, and other data.

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Best business cloud storage of 2026

By Desire Athow last updated

We list the best business cloud storage, to help your business safely and securely backup all of your data online.

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Best open source CRM of 2026

By Barclay Ballard last updated

We list the best open source CRM solutions, to make it simple and easy to manage your customer relationships, without needing a subscription.

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