Buying guides

18 guides naming the best options in each category, who each one suits and what to skip.

By category

Developer tools

VPN and privacy

Devices and hardware

Password managers

Are password managers safe? Benefits, risks and setup

System utilities

BleachBit: useful cleanup, with a preview-first workflow

Audio and media

From an AS3 video player to accessible HTML video

Notes and knowledge

How to choose software without buying the wrong tool

3D and design

Replacing an AS3 and XML slideshow with a usable web gallery

AI research

Using AI tools for research without losing the evidence