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Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life
by Haley Perry
From password managers to backup software, here are the apps and services everyone needs to protect themselves from security breaches and data loss.
How to Organize Your Digital Files
by Melanie Pinola
With the right setup of folders and file names, you’ll always be able to find what you need on your computer.
The Best Password Managers
by Andrew Cunningham, Thorin Klosowski, and Max Eddy
Everyone should use a password manager, and after researching dozens and testing six, we recommend 1Password because it’s secure and easy to use.
The Best Photo Editing Apps for Android and iOS
by Erin Roberts and Ben Keough
If you wish your phone’s photos looked better, or if you just prefer editing images on your phone or tablet, Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed is the best choice.
The Best To-Do List App
by Kaitlin Mahar
Of more than 20 to-do list apps we considered, Todoist is the best at adapting to your daily life instead of making you adapt to it.
Why Everyone Can’t Stop Talking About Palworld
by Arthur Gies
Palworld is the first video game blockbuster of 2024—but it’s not what it seems.
The Best Plant Identification App
by Ellen Airhart
Whether you want to avoid dangerous plants or simply get to know your local plants better, PlantNet Plant Identification gives fast, accurate identifications.
The Best Mobile Scanning Apps
by Ben Keough
The simple design, high-quality results, free cloud storage, and $0 price make Adobe Scan an excellent choice.
Email Unsubscribe Services Don’t Really Work. Follow This (Free) Advice Instead.
by Kaitlyn Wells
Email unsubscribe tools promise to eliminate unwanted emails, but our testing shows they rarely deliver. You’re better off making inbox rules yourself.
Dave the Diver Review: Teach a Man to Fish, and He’ll Take Over Your Restaurant
by Haley Perry
Part restaurant-management sim, part underwater action-adventure game, Dave the Diver is the rare video game we’d recommend to everyone.
The Best Two-Factor Authentication App
by Thorin Klosowski
The best way to secure your online accounts is by using a two-factor authentication app. Duo Mobile is the best one for most people.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Starfield, Baldur’s Gate 3, and More: The Video Games We Loved This Year
by Wirecutter Staff
After playing this year’s biggest video game releases, we have some favorites.
The Best Online Fax Services
by Melanie Pinola
If you need to send occasional faxes for free, no service does it better than Dropbox Fax. Need to fax sensitive info? Give mFax a try.
The Best Meditation Apps
by Caira Blackwell
After testing 19 meditation apps, we think Headspace best serves most people seeking a convenient way to practice mindfulness.
The Best Reason to Upgrade to macOS Sonoma Is Virtual Confetti
by Max Eddy
The video-conferencing features in macOS Sonoma are fun and functional, and they’ll make you stand out in your next Zoom call.
13 Spooky Video Games We Love for Halloween
by Wirecutter Staff
Spooky season is in full swing, and we have video game recommendations that are perfect for the occasion.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is One of the Weirdest Games of the Year. We Love It.
by Arthur Gies
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one of the most fun video games you’ll play this year.
The Best Dictation Software
by Kaitlyn Wells
Apple Voice Control and Nuance Dragon Home 15 are the best dictation tools we’ve tested, though both struggle with some accents and speech impediments.