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ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2023

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Photo editing has never been more popular, with influencers, content creators, and businesses all harnessing the ubiquitous tech to create and enhance images and assets. If you need to make alterations to your photos, whether it’s touching them up, creating a digital montage, or anything in between, the best photo editor out there is undoubtedly the industry-standard Adobe Photoshop . But such power comes requires a Creative Cloud subscription that may not chime with the budget you’re working towards.  For one of the best Adobe Photoshop alternatives , look no further than ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2023.  ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2023: Pricing & plans The interface may look complex, but it’s well organized  (Image credit: ACDSee) Affordable whether you purchase the software outright or subscribe to it  Not only will you find Photo Studio Ultimate’s price more affordable, you’re also given two options.  The photo editing software ca...

Keeper Password Manager

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Keeper Password Manager is considered one of the best password managers out there, and for good reason. Keeper is one of the most respected names in the security business, and this app places a big emphasis on helping companies keep sensitive data on lockdown – so you’d hope their security situation is up to snuff. Happily, Keeper’s website boasts of some pretty impressive security credentials, with zero-knowledge design, high-end security auditing, market-leading encryption and impressive features elsewhere. Beyond that, Keeper deploys powerful admin tools, great sharing options and remote access, so it could be a top-notch option for any business that wants a fully-featured password management system. There’s more information about business password protection, too, from our-round up of the best business password managers . Keeper: Plans and pricing Keeper has plans for individuals and businesses of all sizes, starting with the Keeper Business Plan at $3.75 / £4 / AUD$7 per u...

LogMeOnce password manager

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LogMeOnce is, without a doubt, one of the best password managers we’ve seen. Most password managers offer the same core features, from autofill to secure password generation , but LogMeOnce goes beyond other apps thanks to its impressive range of advanced abilities. Sign up to LogMeOnce and you’ll be able to use QR code logins, facial recognition, and cloud storage encryption, and security comes from military-standard encryption and security options along a wide range of multi-factor options. With a free version and a range of plans at decent prices, LogMeOnce might seem too good to be true – so we’ve tested this software to deliver the real verdict. LogMeOnce: Plans and pricing There are three LogMeOnce business plans on offer, with prices ranging from $3 / £3 / AUD$5 user/month to $7 / £7 / AUD$10 user/month. All plans come with a 14-day free trial and you don’t need to use a credit or debit card to give it a go. The cheapest Team & Business plan includes a range of adv...

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s review

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13s: Two minute review On the outside, this machine is almost identical to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 , with the main difference being that this model is constructed from reclaimed magnesium and finished in black. There are some external differences, especially in respect of the touchpad, but these are minor compared with the radical alterations hidden inside. While the Z13 used an AMD Ryzen processor, and Lenovo makes similar designs that use 12th Gen Intel platforms, the X13s uses neither of these options. At the heart of this machine is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Compute Platform, silicon based on the ARM technology that is popular in phones and tablets. This is an eight-core CPU clocked at up to 3GHz, and here it runs an ARM version of Windows 11 Pro. Not being x86 compliant, this version of Windows relies on emulation to run Windows apps. According to Microsoft, “Windows on Arm runs native Arm apps, as well as many unmodified x86 & x64 apps, but for t...

Fitbit Inspire 3

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Fitbit Inspire 3: One minute review Alongside its brand-new smartwatches, the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4, Fitbit has launched an improved an improved version of its Inspire fitness tracker, the Inspire 3 which, if previous Inspire models are any guide, is set to take its place as one of the best fitness trackers . The Fitbit Inspire 3 comes with a revamped design featuring a wider and longer main unit and a better-fitting silicone band. And while it features a color AMOLED display – a first for the Inspire range – it boasts the same impressive battery life battery life, even if you’re using the always-on display the tracker will last for around 10 days.  It also keeps all the features that made the Fitbit Inspire 2 a success. Like its predecessors, the Inspire 3 is easy to get used to and easy to use, and presents your health and fitness stats in a simple and useful manner. It tracks your heart rate 24/7, and uses this information, combined with your sleep data, to pro...

Cyberlink AudioDirector

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Cyberlink AudioDirector is a pro audio editor that delivers a raft of tools and features for recording, mixing, editing, and cleaning up sound files.  In the latest version, the Adobe Audition alternative introduces improved AI , smarter tools, and even free online audio editor, AudioDirector Online. Working in your browser,  the web version includes many of the same tools including Vocal Remover, Audio Trimmer, Voice Changer, and Wind Removal.  Cyberlink AudioDirector. Pricing & plans A lot of bang for the buck  Cyberlink AudioDirector is available as a standalone product - either via a monthly or annual subscription or with a one-off lifetime license. Monthly subs costs $20 / £18; annual subscriptions are $70 / £60. The one-time-buy lifetime license runs to $130 / £100. You can also pick up the audio tool as part of the Director 365 bundle. This packs in PowerDirector - one of the best video editing software - ColorDirector, and PhotoDirector for $...

T3 Fit Compact Hair Dryer review

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One-minute review The T3 Fit stands out as one of our best hair dryer favorites as a result of its light and compact design. And, in fact, it’s just one model in a range of stylish hair tools from US-based company, T3. Starting out in 2003 as a “part tech start-up, part beauty venture”, T3 currently sells a wide range of hair gadgets and technologies that have been mindfully designed to enhance your hair-styling experience. Choose from hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons and other useful and coveted styling tools.  The T3 Fit compact hair dryer arrived in February 2021, and while it isn’t the most recent launch, it remains a popular choice for those in the know as a result of its lightweight yet powerful design. T3 has since launched the equally stylish-looking T3 Afar in January 2022, which is even lighter in weight and comes with a stowaway folding handle that makes it perfect for travel. Meanwhile, the T3 AireLuxe is the latest hair dryer from T3, launching back in April ...

Nothing Ear (Stick)

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Nothing Ear (Stick): one-minute review Nothing is a forward-thinking tech and lifestyle outfit, very much in the ascendency, and one that should very soon find itself adorning the hypebeast (and hypebae) elite, if it hasn't already.  Although the company's inaugural July 2021 earbuds didn't quite make it into our roundup of the best true wireless earbuds , these have since been joined by a smartphone and now, a second stab at the headphone market – which look and sound even better than before.  What you need to know is that there's no ANC this time around, but there is an even stronger design language that carries through to the buds themselves. Said earbuds now include a slightly longer stem that you can squeeze to perform playback, call, and volume tweaks. They also have 1mm larger, custom 12.6mm drivers (a stark contrast to the “off-the-shelf drivers” found within the Ear 1) and, consequently, they do boast an improvement in audio performance, particularly throu...