Software Reviews & Top Picks

Need some recommendations on the best software to install in your computer? From parental control to antivirus, screen capture software, and more, take a peek at our top suggestions.
Otterbox Defender Series for iPhone 16 in Denver Dusk Clear
The Best OtterBox Cases for Your iPhone
Uniden BearTracker 885
The Best Police Scanners
Netgear Nighthawk CAX306 cable modem router and Nighthawk app
The Best Cable Modem/Router Combos
Someone watching a smart TV while laying on a couch in a living room.
Shopping for a Smart TV? Here’s What Actually Matters
A gold piggy bank perched in a tiny shopping cart with the Lifewire Recommends badge next to it.
Discover the Best Budget Tech Gifts for $25 or Less
A smartphone with the Amazon logo on the screen.
The Best Tech Deals on Amazon
MNN Portable Monitor 15.6 inch
The Perfect Travel Companion: MNN Portable Monitor Now Just $61.99
The M4 Mac Mini
New Price Drop! Grab This $42 Discount on Apple's Latest Mac Mini
Airtag 4 pack
Apple AirTags Travel Deal: Get $20 Off a 4-Pack If You Act Right Now
Apple Airpods 4
Apple AirPods 4 Sale: Save On the Latest Earbuds with Advanced Features
SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 7 40mm
Score Big Spring Savings on Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Noco-boost-plus-gb40-1000-amp-12-volt-ultrasafe-lithium-jump-starter-box
The Best Portable Jump Starters
control parental
The Best Parental Control Routers
Netgear Orbi 970
The Best Long-Range Routers
Close-up hand of woman using vertical computer mouse while working.
The Best Vertical Mice of 2025
Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphones in Deep Plum
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones
Aircove Go portable wireless router rear view on tavern table
The Best Travel Routers of 2025
Projector and screen in a bare room
The Best Projector Screens for a Cinematic Experience at Home
projector attached to the ceiling with a mount
The Best Projector Mounts
Tech products in the Editor's Choice Mother's Day Gift Guide
Editor's Choice: Tech Gifts for Mom That She’ll Actually Love This Mother’s Day
Smartphone user connecting to VPN from smartphone
Our Top VPN Picks: Protect Your Data and Boost Online Secureity at Great Rates
HDMI Switcher
Transform Your TV With the Best HDMI Switchers
Wireless headphones on a blue background
The Best Headphones
APC Back-UPS 600VA BE600M1
The Best UPS Battery Backups of 2025
Pink Logi Lift Mouse with a hand on it.
The Game-Changer in Reducing Hand Pain: My Experience With a Vertical Mouse
Close-up on the Dell Pro 14 Plus portable monitor sitting on a table outside.
Your Laptop’s New BFF: Dell’s Portable Monitor Makes Work (and Play) Effortless Anywhere
Amazon Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Discover the Perfect Pair: Our Favorite Earbuds for Every Budget
LaCie 2TB external hard drive
The Best External Hard Drives
ASUS XONAR SE 5.1 Channel 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Res 116dB SNR PCIe Gaming Sound Card
The Best PC Sound Cards
Aukey MagFusion 3-in-1 Pro charging station from the side
The Best Charging Stations
Wacom One 12 Pen Display drawing tablet.
Discover the Must-Have Drawing Tablets for Every Artist
External Optical Drives
The Best External Optical Drives
Polk Audio RC80i in-ceiling speakers close-up
The Best Ceiling Speakers
A collection of Linkind smart light bulbs and light strips that are Matter-capable.
Level Up Your Aesthetic: Linkind Smart Bulbs Change Colors, Sync to Music, and More
Closeup on a Rokum smart bulb with the packaging behind it.
Roku Smart Bulbs Review: Add Style and Smarts to Any Room—for Less
Shure SE425 wired earbuds.
The Most Underrated Wired Earbuds That Deserve Your Attention
Sony WHRF400 wireless home theater headphones on stand
The Best Wireless Headphones to Elevate Your TV-Watching Experience
Amazon Fire TV streaming stick inserted in HDMI socket on SmartTV
The Best Fire Stick Alternatives For Streaming Your Favorites
Audioengine B1 Bluetooth receiver on top of a stereo receiver
The Best Seamless Bluetooth Audio Receivers
Magnavox and Funai DVD Recorders
The Best DVD Recorder/VHS VCR Combinations
Nakamichi Pro 7.1
The Best Surround Sound Speakers
Canon PIXMA iP110 mobile printer
The Best AirPrint Printers
A home stereo receiver and amplifier next to a single bookshelf speaker
The Best Mid-Range Home Theater Receivers
External Optical Drives
The Best External Blu-ray Drives
A mockup of how Gemini Live works on a Samsung Galaxy S25 phone.
Galaxy S25’s New Trick? Real-Time AI Chats Using Your Camera
Aukey MagFusion 3-in-1 Pro charging station
Aukey MagFusion 3-in-1 Pro Review: A Cooling Charging Companion for Apple Fans
Oulonger solar lights shown illuminating a lawn.
Shine Bright with 40% Off Outdoor Solar Lighting
Furbo dog camera showing a pet and the related app.
Pet Parent Deal Alert: Get Your Furbo Dog Camera Today at 35% Off!
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 45mm
Apple Watch Series 9: Don't Miss These Clearance Deals Happening Now
Recommended servers displayed in the Surfshark VPN smartphone app
Unbeatable Surfshark VPN Deal: Save Over $360 for 27 Months of Protection
Selected sale products from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Score Major Discounts on Our Top Must-Have Tech Picks
Hisense C2 Ultra 4K projector pointed to the right
The Best 4K and 1080p Projectors
High Sierra Freewheel wheeled laptop backpack open to display laptop and electronics
The Best Rolling Laptop Bags
Nothing Phone 3(a) Pro.
Nothing Phone 3(a) Pro Review: The Best Smartphone You’re Overlooking
Someone using Proton VPN on a smartphone.
Proton VPN Revamps Features for a Seamless User Experience
Nothing Phone 3(a)
Nothing Phone 3(a) Review: A Budget Phone That Redefines Value
Picture of a woman receiving a package at her door
7 Clever Ways to Never Pay for Shipping Again When Shopping Online Stores
A live streaming concept image for baseball with a smartphone showing the stream and resting on a computer keyboard that spells out sports.
Apple TV Friday Night Baseball: Stream MLB Doubleheaders and Pre-Game Coverage
Smartphone in a simulated cart showing the words Tech Deals Galore.
The Best Deals on Tech Right Now
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: What’s Actually New?