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How to post safely on Instagram

Instagram is blissfully simple: shoot photo, post photo. But like every social media app, Instagram wants to access your contacts, to share your info with third parties, and to make your posts public by default. Find out how to keep your photos private and protect yourself on Instagram. Read more »

Julie Wildhaber

Managing Editor

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Office 2016 apps for Mac

		Microsoft recently released its first Office update for Mac in 5 years — a big deal undercut by software conflicts with El Capitan, fixed last week by a new build of the OS. Check out our reviews of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. Read more

Avira Free Antivirus

		If you want a free antivirus app, Avira is pleasing and effective and doesn’t bludgeon you with ads and offers. Read more

Apps optimized for iOS 9

		Apple’s latest mobile OS offers many little functional gems: better Spotlight search, Split View, Picture in Picture, and game recording and replay. These apps make the most of iOS 9’s new features. Read more

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Windows Downloads

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New Releases


Avira Free Antivirus A refreshingly low-key antivirus app with a high-quality interface, though one bundled tool could use a chill pill.


AVG AntiVirus Free AVG Antivirus Free has a solid detection engine, but make sure you get what you ask for when installing it.


Kaspersky Total Security An excellent security suite with some less than excellent frills.


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Pleasant Password Server Host a password management server compatible with KeePass for Windows.


SprintWork (64-bit) Restrict access to social media and games and avoid distraction.


HomeGuard Pro Monitor and control every aspect of network computers use.


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Mac Downloads

Recent Reviews

New Releases


Apple Mac OS X El Capitan OS X El Capitan version 10.11, the latest edition of Apple’s desktop operating system, pushes the OS forward with a collection of helpful improvements.


Parallels Desktop for Mac Parallels Desktop for Mac lets you run Windows and Windows apps on your Mac, shoulder to shoulder with OS X.


VMware Fusion With VMware Fusion, you can run Windows and OS X applications side by side on your Mac. The virtualization software provides lots of installation options and many ways to integrate Windows into your Mac workflow.


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Helicon Focus Creates one completely focused image from partially focused images.


Focus Booster Pomodoro timer is guaranteed to enhance your focus and concentration and improve productivity.


Letter Opener Pro Work with Outlook winmail.dat files in Apple Mail.


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