Articles by Kieron Allen

Kieron is a freelance science and technology journalist with more than a decade of experience writing for magazines in print and online. Today, his focus is on cybersecurity, blockchain, and emerging tech.

Articles by: Kieron Allen

Dashlane Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated 17 September 24

UPdated Dashlane's impressive range of features, its broad platform support and its slick software all impress, but in some situations this product is pricier than some of its competitors.

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Best URL filtering software of 2024

By Kieron Allen last updated 16 September 24

Updated We list the best URL filtering software, to make it simple and easy to block specific websites and better manage security access to your network.

Best virtual event platform of 2024

By Kieron Allen last updated 21 August 24

Updated We list the best virtual event platforms, to make it simple and easy to set up and manage online conferences and webinars.

Best digital signage software of 2024

By Kieron Allen last updated 6 August 24

Updated We list the best digital signage software, to make it simple and easy to advertise your services or display information.

RingCentral Phone review

By Kieron Allen last updated 9 April 24

We put industry-leading business phone service RingCentral Phone through its paces to help you decide if it’s the right product for your business.

Do I need to download a VPN for my Android phone?

By Kieron Allen last updated 25 September 23

VPN We'd seriously recommend a VPN for your Android if you're a regular traveler, access content on the go, or often connect to unsecured Wi-Fi.

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Dragon Professional review

By Kieron Allen last updated 7 September 23

Updated In our Dragon Professional review, we discover why it's the best dictation software available.

Smart Copy (formerly Snazzy AI)

By Kieron Allen published 31 March 23

In our Snazzy AI review, we explore a platform that makes content creation an effortless task.

Wix Ascend Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Kieron Allen last updated 18 January 23

Ascend is an email marketing tool that’s included in the Wix software suite.

How to change your Mac password or reset it

By Kieron Allen, Bryan M Wolfe published 17 October 22

Find out how to change and reset your Mac password easily with our step-by-step guide.

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Cisco Webex Meetings review

By Darcy French, Kieron Allen last updated 17 October 22

Updated Cisco Webex Meetings is a powerful video conferencing platform for organizations needing a top-quality product.

How to change your Adobe password or reset it

By Kieron Allen, Bryan M Wolfe last updated 16 October 22

Find out how to change and reset your Adobe account password in our easy to follow, step-by-step guide.

How to use a VPN for watching Netflix

By Kieron Allen published 9 June 22

VPN Unlocking more Netflix content really is easy - here we explain how you can use a VPN to watch Netflix from wherever you are in the world.

VerticalResponse Email Marketing Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Kieron Allen published 10 May 22

Updated VerticalResponse is a veteran email marketing platform, but can it compete with the latest email campaign tools?

Aldelo point of sale (POS) system review

By Kieron Allen last updated 9 March 22

Review In our Aldelo POS review, we explore a POS platform designed for use by businesses involved in the food industry.

Free email provider vs Paid email services: What's the best for business?

By Kieron Allen published 15 September 21

We explore the similarities and differences between free and paid-for email services from four industry-leading email providers.

Jitsi Meet review

By Kieron Allen published 25 August 21

Review In our Jitsi Meet review, we explore one of the most comprehensive free video conferencing platforms available.

Kastle Systems evaluation

By Kieron Allen published 25 August 21

In this Kastle Systems evaluation, you will learn all there is to know about one of the leading access control system providers in the US.

IT Security: What is it?

By Kieron Allen last updated 20 August 21

The term IT security covers internal and external threats and is commonly used to describe the strategies deployed to safeguard digital data from attack.

Time Doctor employee monitoring software

By Kieron Allen last updated 16 February 21

In this Time Doctor evaluation, we look at the ways in which the software can help increase productivity and assist business owners when coordinating with remote employees.

Work Examiner employee monitoring software

By Kieron Allen last updated 16 February 21

Our Work Examiner evaluation gives you the information you need to decide whether it could be the right monitoring tool for your company.

Hours of services (HOS) regulations explained

By Kieron Allen published 6 November 20

Learn what hours of services (HOS) regulations are in the US and why they are important

LibreOffice 7 review

By Kieron Allen last updated 22 October 20

In our LibreOffice review, we take a look at how well this free office suite performs

Microsoft launches Azure Communications, adds VoIP, video, and messaging

By Kieron Allen last updated 19 October 20

Developers can build communication tools via APIs for use across any compatible device or platform.

How to change your Yahoo mail account password or reset it

By Kieron Allen, Bryan M Wolfe published 29 September 20

In this easy-to-follow guide, we talk you through the processes of changing and resetting your Yahoo Mail password.

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