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The truth about iPhone optimizers

We all run out of phone space sometimes, or find that greedy apps are burning down the battery. Many apps claim to optimize iPhones, but the five we tested were mostly useless. See what we found and how you can clean up your phone without an app. Read more »

Julie Wildhaber

Managing Editor

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Windows Insider previews available again

		While Windows 10 was in development, anyone in Microsoft’s Insider program could test the OS. That stopped when Windows 10 officially came out, but now you can get betas again — with one catch. Read more

Boomerang by Instagram

		Photo, video, or both? Instagram’s new Boomerang app turns a series of still shots into a mini movie. Read more

Google’s Inbox offers smart replies

		Some messages need a thoughtful response; others just need a simple reply. Google’s Inbox app for Android and iOS now has an email assistant that drafts suggested responses for you. Read more

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Windows Downloads

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New Releases


Avast Free Antivirus 2016 The 2016 version of Avast Free Antivirus adds a password manager with cloud syncing.


ESET Smart Security The software’s core protection is great, but we encountered some hiccups with the bundled tools.


Start10 The Windows 8 Start menu replacement is back for Windows 10.


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VirtualBox Run other operating systems on your computer.


TeamViewer Remote control computers via the Internet, take part in online meetings, and display your own screen.


Privacy Protector for Windows 10 Block sending user data to Microsoft servers on Windows 10.


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Mac Downloads

Recent Reviews

New Releases


Avira Free Antivirus Avira Free Antivirus guards against malware without putting a strain on your Mac.


Pixelmator Pixelmator provides most of the photo-editing tools you would need for personal use.


Microsoft Outlook 2016 Outlook 2016 for Mac is a worthwhile upgrade for existing users but doesn’t offer other users many reasons to switch.


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LonelyScreen Mirror anything from your iOS devices to your desktop. Music, movie or screen.


ProRey Mac Organize your media easily.


MacID Companion app for an iOS app that lets you use Touch ID to unlock your Mac.


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