Articles by Michael Ansaldo
Macally Full Size Wireless RF Keyboard for PC review: No-frills keyboard replacement
A simple setup, solid performance, and low price make the Macally Full Size Wireless RF Keyboard a great upgrade for your desktop or laptop.
Trend Micro Password Manager review: Basic and a little buggy
Password Manager aims for simplicity but leaves out some essential features in the process.
Skype vs. Zoom: Which is best for working from home?
Videoconferencing apps are essential for staying connected with your team during the shutdown. Here's what you need to know to pick the best for you.
The best budgeting apps for tracking and planning your personal finances
Whether you want to save more, pay down debt, or become a better investor, there's a financial management app that can keep you on course.
Roboform Everywhere review: Solid password security
This password manager offers a simple interface and straightforward features.
Password Boss review: Managing your passwords with authority
This app-only password manager makes it easy to keep your login credentials strong and safe.
Mint review: Popular app focuses on the big financial picture
The popular Mint financial app lets you manage all your accounts from a personal financial hub, and as importantly, helps you focus on the big picture.
Charlie review: An AI-driven penguin provides impressive financial advice
Charlie is an AI-driven financial app whose friendly penguin persona delivers actionable advice to help you save money and reach your financial goals.
Pocketguard review: Helping you spend your money safely
The Pocketguard app you lets you know how much money you have for everyday spending after your regular bills and subscriptions are paid.
Simple review: Breezy, branch-free banking and budgeting for people who live on their phone
Simple is a combination bank account and budgeting tool helps tech-savvy users spend (and save) smarter. But if your finances aren't simple, Simple will be, well, too simple for you.
Foxit PhantomPDF Business 9 review: A capable Acrobat alternative
This strong PDF editor delivers business-ready document management at an affordable price.
PDF Architect 6 Professional review: This PDF editor is ready for busines
With a full set of conversion, collaboration, and security tools, it packs much of the power of Acrobat at a fraction of the price.
Crosley Star Wars Cruiser turntable CR8005D-SC review: Buy it for the look, not the quality
The Star Wars Cruiser may satisfy fans aesthetically, but actual record enthusiasts should steer clear. This turntable has tiny, tinny speakers, and the poor build and heavy tracking may actually damage your records over time.
EveryDollar review: Baby steps to budgeting
Dave Ramsey's budgeting app helps users implement his "baby steps" method, offering plenty of support along the way.
YNAB review: This budgeting app also instills better money habits
Built on a four-rule philosophy, the YNAB (You Need a Budget) budgeting app also instills better money habits.
Quicken Deluxe review: The dominant budgeting software still has plenty to offer
Quicken's supremacy has been challenged by a growing list of competitors, but it remains one of the most full-featured personal finance programs, with real-time tracking, bill reminders, and financial planning tools.
Personal Capital review: It’s more about managing money than teaching financial skills
Personal Capital's free budgeting tool can help you follow your money, but this app is designed with affluent investors in mind rather than novices.
Mvelopes review: A solid system for basic budgeting
Once you get comfortable with Mvelope's old-school interface, this financial tool will keep you on track with its envelope-based budgeting.