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Most webinar software comes with clunky downloadable programs that require mastering to get the most out of them, but wouldn't it be much easier to do everything from your browser? That's exactly what the French company Livestorm has created. Since 2016, the service has pioneered an entirely browser-based webinar platform, while still maintaining all the important features you usually find in advanced webinar software. What's more, Livestorm has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface and provides a wealth of customization options. Livestorm offers users a totally free version of the software, albeit with some limitations on the number of attendees and maximum webinar duration. However, prices for the full package are more than reasonable, making Livestorm a really interesting addition to the webinar market.

Increasingly, webinar platforms are getting rid of old-fashioned software and switching to a browser-based service. Chicago's BigMarker is a great example of what can be done using just your browser. Since 2010 the service has provided users with reliable, marketable, and highly customizable webinars. It doesn't matter what kind of webinar you want to host – live or on demand, automated or recurring – BigMarker does it all. Where the service really shines is in its range of call-to-action tools, like allowing you to display exclusive offers to your attendees. BigMarker offers various pricing plans for its service to suit anyone who wants to host small webinars or much larger ones with thousands of attendees. Prices are more than reasonable when compared with the competition and anyone tempted by BigMarker's offer can test the service first through its 7-day free trial.

mSpy is a parental control solution based in the UK that has been helping parents supervise and protect their children online since 2010. Its app works on Android and iOS devices and is full of features designed to monitor children’s online activities – all while granting parents complete anonymity.

It includes social media platform monitoring, location tracking, screen recording, browser history, and app blocking. Although the software isn’t the cheapest on the market, it does offer a demo, discounts for longer subscriptions, seasonal promotions, and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

The industry of registry cleaners and computer optimization programs is vast and filled with a good number of interesting products. One of them is Outbyte PC Repair, which we tested to find out what it brings beyond that first free scan: a decent range of features for computer optimization that come in an intuitive app for all Windows computers. Even though the program is not cheap, the first payment is offered with a nice discount and all purchases are protected with a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning anyone can try Outbyte PC Repair risk-free for a month.

If you browse the web (which we can be fairly sure you do), you've probably seen a Grammarly advertisement. From those ads we can see that Grammarly markets itself as a provider of grammar check software that works for every occasion, offering different insights depending on the type of text being written. More than just a spelling corrector, it will also check your sentence structure and make vocabulary improvement suggestions while always considering the style and tone you wish to deliver. In other words, it's like having a watchful English teacher suggesting changes to help you share your message without spelling or grammar mistakes, and with the most clear and engaging wording. From Facebook posts to academic essays, Grammarly will be there to make sure your writing is always excellent.

Eyebrows were raised when Deep Sentinel launched with Amazon's Jeff Bezos as one of the lead investors. Certainly, there should be no shortage of funding for this home security venture. Founded in 2016, Deep Sentinel focuses exclusively on home surveillance with a state-of-the-art 1080 HD camera that uses artificial intelligence to detect threats and alerts you through a mobile app. There's 24/7 monitoring from Deep Sentinel's team of professionals who will be able to use the built-in microphone to deal with any situation and, if necessary, contact the authorities on your behalf. Deep Sentinel's equipment is some of the best in home security which means it isn't the cheapest option on the market, but you are given different payment plans as well as the possibility of using financing to help. On top of that, Deep Sentinel offers 30 days to test out the system and, if you're not satisfied, you'll receive a full refund.

Used by millions, Busuu is a well-known and well-loved language-learning application. Based in the UK, this platform ensures an engaging experience by providing a decent variety of exercises. There are 12 courses available, and all of them are built taking into consideration the language's and country's cultural aspects. In other words, besides teaching vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, Busuu also provides hints on how to properly behave when speaking with the natives. What's more, Busuu offers a limited free plan that you can use forever. That being said, a paid subscription is necessary to have access to Busuu's full potential, such as the ability to interact with other people using the app. The price can be as low as $5.41 per month, and there's a 14-day money-back guarantee to test the premium plans.

Remote workers and businesses that rely mostly on time-based projects know how important it is to be able to properly track time. Before the introduction of cloud-based time trackers this was a logistical nightmare. But nowadays users have solutions like Hubstaff, a leader in time tracking and project management options since 2013. With Hubstaff, users can kill two birds with one stone: not only do they get a simple and reliable time tracking app that works on all major platforms, but they are also given access to an online account manager that properly records work time and generates various reports based on that data. However, Hubstaff is more than just a simple time tracker as it also provides various customization options for the organization's admin as well as unique and useful features like invoicing or a separate tab for requesting time off. And to make the deal even sweeter, Hubstaff offers a free plan tailored to freelancers and powerful paid plans for which multiple types of discounts are available.

The parental control software market is extremely competitive and filled with strong contenders, so it's eyebrow-raising to see a company describe itself as the “world's most powerful parental control app”. But that's exactly what the FamilyTime website states. Headquartered in Japan but predominately based in Pakistan, FamilyTime boasts big but it does have some innovative features to back up its claims. The service offers mobile parental control that monitors children's activities, controls app use, and implements internet filters. The PickMeUp feature sends the child's location to the parent and children can also send an SOS alert to their parent's phone in more urgent situations. Prices for FamilyTime start pretty low, with annual subscriptions for one device equating to just $2.25 per month. Potential FamilyTime customers can briefly test out the service first by taking advantage of the 3-day free trial.

The password manager field is active and competitive, reflecting the growing number of people falling victim to identity theft due to weak, reused passwords. With so many choices available, users are in a good position to go with a password manager that targets their specific situation. Calling itself an “operating system for business” with 50 million users worldwide, India-based Zoho's suite of business-oriented applications includes Zoho Vault, a scalable, secure manager of passwords and more, aimed at the needs of teams. The good news is that you don't have to run a huge multinational to benefit from Zoho Vault: there's a free-forever version that satisfies the needs of most individuals, or even families. Like its big brothers, the free version stores an unlimited number of passwords using AES-256 encryption – the strongest available. And if your needs extend to elaborate credentials access management across teams, departments, and divisions, Zoho Vault has the tools and integrations to make it all happen. Four plans are available – Free, Standard, Professional, and Enterprise – to cover the full spectrum of user requirements.