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Twilio Voice

Twilio Voice review

By Darcy French published 10 March 21

Our Twilio Voice API review looks at how this software toolkit helps you design and deploy a high-quality communications framework for your business.

Spitfire

Spitfire review

By Darcy French published 10 March 21

Our Spitfire review looks at the platform’s strengths and weaknesses, and asks whether this VoIP provider is the best choice for your company.

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Cisco Webex Meetings review

By Darcy French, Kieron Allen last updated 17 October 22

Updated Cisco Webex Meetings is a powerful video conferencing platform for organizations needing a top-quality product.

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access review

By Darcy French published 5 November 20

Review Our Microsoft Access review finds that it is a reliable and easy-to-use database builder, although it is increasingly outdated.

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher review

By Darcy French published 4 November 20

Our Microsoft Publisher review explores an easy-to-use and feature-rich platform that is let down by a lack of cross-platform functionality and infrequent software updates.

Alder Security evaluation

Alder Security home security provider

By Darcy French last updated 8 March 21

Alder Security is a reliable and affordable home security provider, but there’s no innovation and little that excites us about the service.

Verisure home security provider

Verisure home security provider

By Darcy French last updated 8 March 21

Verisure is a comprehensive home security provider perfectly suited for those wanting the best security solution money can buy.

Nest Secure home security system

Nest Secure home security system

By Darcy French last updated 12 October 20

In our Nest Secure home security system evaluation, we explore the company’s best-in-class range of accessories and devices but find that the high costs might deter some customers.

Apple ID password

How to change your Apple ID password or reset it

By Darcy French published 30 September 20

Learn how to change or update your Apple ID password and protect your device.

How to change your Microsoft Windows 10, 8 or 7 password or reset it

By Darcy French, Bryan M Wolfe published 29 September 20

Find out how to change or reset your Microsoft Windows password with our simple step-by-step guide.

banned websites in China

Which websites and online services are banned in China?

By Darcy French last updated 26 November 21

VPN Find out what websites are banned in China and how a VPN can help circumvent the Great Firewall of China.

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Drip email marketing software review

By Darcy French last updated 12 January 23

Our Drip review looks at the platform’s strengths and weaknesses and asks whether it is the best email marketing service.

data recovery

Why data recovery is important for IT and how to implement it

By Darcy French published 8 June 20

Data loss is a major issue for businesses. Find out why a data recovery solution is essential for protecting your business’s vital information.

data recovery services

What to look for from data recovery services

By Darcy French published 8 June 20

This article explains what to look for in a data recovery solution for your business.

How data recovery software works

How data recovery software works

By Darcy French published 8 June 20

Data loss is an increasingly urgent issue for businesses. Find out how data recovery software works in this article.

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Highfive video conferencing review

By Darcy French published 27 May 20

Highfive is a video conferencing platform that does things differently, with hardware included in all of its business plans.

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Lifesize video conferencing review

By Darcy French last updated 8 October 20

Our Lifesize review covers the platform’s strengths and weaknesses and considers which companies should consider it for their teleconferencing needs.

Data Security: What is it?

Data Security: What is it?

By Darcy French last updated 10 July 20

This article explains what data security is, and the several pillars that form a comprehensive data security framework.

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RingCentral Video review

By Darcy French last updated 19 October 22

RingCentral Video is a feature-packed platform, but we’re unsure if it can compete with big-name brands.

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Amazon Chime review

By Darcy French published 17 April 20

Our Amazon Chime review shows that Amazon has not achieved the success it would have hoped for in the teleconferencing market.

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Microsoft Skype review

By Darcy French last updated 22 April 20

Skype has lost ground in recent years to its competitors. Can its new Meet Now feature turn the tide?

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