Articles by Michael Ansaldo
Best password managers 2023: Reviews of the top products
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
IronVest review: Protection beyond password management
IronVest's privacy service protects email addresses, credit card numbers, and other personal information while you shop online.
Best budget computer speakers 2023: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
KeePass review: A free password manager strictly for tech-savvy users
KeePass has many advantages as a password manager, but the average user will likely be put off by the technical demands of this open source program.
Enpass review: An easy way to create strong, secure passwords
Enpass is a solid password manager with strong basic features and multiple secure syncing options.
Bitdefender Password Manager review: Straightforward security
Bitdefender Password Manager lacks the capabilities of more established password managers, but provides an easy way to keep your credentials safe.
Swifdoo PDF review: Essential features and easy to use
This Windows desktop PDF editor provides everything you're likely to need for working in PDFs at a fraction of the price of the big brands.
Bitwarden review: This ultra-affordable password manager has few restrictions
Bitwarden's generous free plan and inexpensive paid service helps it stand out among more polished rivals.
PDF Expert review: A full-featured PDF editor for Apple devices
If you're all-in on Apple's ecosystem, this is the PDF editor for you, allowing seamless integration among Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Read on to learn more.
Sejda review: A free PDF editor that puts function over frills
If you PDF editing needs are modest, Sejda is capable of dozens of common PDF tasks, and holds its own against paid PDF tools.
Microsoft Word PDF editor review: The popular word processor makes editing PDF text a breeze
Word provides all the tools you need to modify PDF text and images, but it may struggle with more complex documents.
PDF Bob review: This online PDF editor offers little beyond the basics
You can add elements and annotate files, but an inability to modify with existing text will limit this editor's appeal.
Smallpdf review: A basic tool for basic tasks
This free online tool is great for converting and making simple changes to PDF files, but look elsewhere for serious annotation abilities.
Apple Preview review: Your Mac has a solid PDF editor hidden in this image app
Mac users might not know that they have a fee PDF editor at their fingertips embedded in the macOS image editor. That's a shame since it offers a full set of editing and markup tools that can handle most PDF tasks.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC review: Still the gold standard
Adobe's PDF editor is as feature-packed as ever, with the addition of more affordable subscription pricing.
PDF Reader Pro review: A lightweight Windows app for basic editing needs
This freebie makes it easy to edit, annotate, and share documents, but it lacks advanced functions.