Articles by Mike Jennings

Mike Jennings has worked as a technology journalist for more than a decade and has been fascinated by computers since childhood, when he spent far too long building terrible websites. He loves desktop PCs, components, laptops and anything to do with the latest hardware.

Mike worked as a staff writer at PC Pro magazine in London for seven years, and during that time wrote for loads of other tech titles, like Custom PC, Micro Mart and Computer Shopper. Since 2013, he’s been a freelance tech writer, and writes regularly for titles like Wired, TechRadar, Stuff, TechSpot, IT Pro, TrustedReviews and TechAdvisor.

He still loves tech and covers everything from the latest business hardware and software to high-end gaming gear, and you’ll find him on loads of sites writing reviews, features and guides on a vast variety of topics.

Articles by: Mike Jennings

MMGuardian parental control software review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 3 July 25

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

Kidslox parental control software review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 3 July 25

Kidslox allows for keeping track of your child's screen time and app usage, but its web filtering falls short.

OurPact review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 3 July 25

OurPact is a parental control and location app for families of all sizes

Screen Time parental control review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 2 July 25

Screen Time is a parental control and monitoring platform for iOS, Android, and Kindle devices

OpenDNS FamilyShield parental control app review

OpenDNS Family Shield parental control review

By Mike Jennings Published 2 July 25

OpenDNS is a great DNS resolver to adopt, and the best part is it's completely free.

Spyrix Free Keylogger parental control app review

Spyrix Free Keylogger review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 2 July 25

Spyrix Free Keylogger is a free monitoring and parental control app for Windows PCs.

KidLogger review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 2 July 25

KidLogger is a parental control app for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices

Microsoft Family Safety parental control app review

Microsoft Family Safety parental control software review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 2 July 25

Microsoft Family Safety runs on multiple platforms besides Windows 11 but you'll need a premium account to try out all its features.

Google Family Link parental control software review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 2 July 25

Google’s parental control app for Android and iOS is a freebie, but don’t expect too much here.

Bark Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings Last updated 2 July 25

Bark provides via its smartphone apps the ability to set limits on what a child is doing online, with custom settings for your child, and also monitoring of online activities.

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Best secure email provider of 2025

By Benedict Collins Last updated 24 June 25

We list the best secure email providers, so you can keep your emails fully private and securely protected.

Adguard Mail secure email review

By Mike Jennings Published 23 June 25

Review AdGuard Mail is a great choice to keep your emails secure - but it won't stay free forever

Virtru secure email review

By Mike Jennings Published 23 June 25

Review Virtru offers excellent encryption and data privacy for your business communications

PreVeil secure email review

By Mike Jennings Published 23 June 25

Review PreVeils impressive client list shows just how reliable this secure email provider is - but are the features right for you?

Soverin secure email review

By Mike Jennings Published 23 June 25

Review Soverin is a simple and straightforward secure email service - but does it offer enough to compete with the top dogs?

Zoho Mail review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 7 May 25

Review With a user-friendly interface and advanced features, Zoho Mail is one of the best email management platforms we’ve used—and there’s even a free plan available.