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Due to its overall fast speeds, how nicely it handles simultaneous downloads, and the number of useful features, UC Browser is one of the most popular web browsers for Android, especially in Asia. Moreover, this Chinese browser, owned by Alibaba Group, is exceptionally user-friendly, providing you with mouse gestures on the desktop version to quickly browse through pages. On top of that, it also comes with a built-in ad blocker. Sounds amazing, right? Unfortunately, when it comes to user privacy and protection, the UC Browser leaves a lot to be desired. If the antivirus blocking on UC Browser's download page is not enough of a red flag, maybe knowing that it was caught stealing personal data from an unknown server in China is enough for you to think twice before installing it.

Managing social media accounts and remembering what needs to be posted, where, and when can be a logistical nightmare even for the smallest of businesses. What's even worse is that hopping between all those accounts and passing around account credentials to other employees heavily influences business productivity – in the wrong way.

That's why it's such a relief that social media manager tools like the appropriately-named SocialPilot exist. However, this particular software isn't just a unified interface for scheduling posts on various social media platforms; it also has a powerful set of features with which social media management can be even more effective.

Whether it's creating groups of similar accounts, managing Facebook pages from a single account, or getting detail-rich reports regarding your performance, SocialPilot is tailored in such a way that you can make the most out of your and your clients' social media pages.

And we haven't even mentioned the extras, such as the mobile app with the splendid visual editor or the clever browser extension with the instant post creation option.

Chromium is an open source browser developed by Google that serves as the base for Google Chrome and many modern browsers such as Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, and more recently, the new version of Microsoft Edge. But, how does it stand alone as a browser? In all honesty, Chromium is not built for the general audience, as the majority of its users are instead developers, but it has a clean interface, the possibility to install extensions not only from the Web Store but also from third-party websites, and it's faster and gets earlier updates than Google Chrome does. On top of that, it does not have many privacy issues as its eldest son does. It sounds like the perfect browser, however, like everything else, Chromium has its own setbacks such as lack of stability, not updating automatically, and high RAM usage.

It's not easy to choose the right accounting software when there are so many different options. Each package is designed with a specific type of customer in mind, so what works for a giant corporation might not be relevant to a growing business. Based in Atlanta and launched in 2011, FINSYNC aims to be an ideal solution for small-to-medium businesses. FINSYNC offers users an efficient and uncomplicated browser-based online accounting platform. This simplicity means you don't need hours of training to get started. FINSYNC also gives you an unlimited number of users, in-depth reporting, and 'what if' scenarios to allow companies to plan financially for any situation. FINSYNC is one of the cheaper solutions for accounting software with its flat rate of $45 per month, but users can test it out first by using the free 7-day trial.

With the rise of working from home, web conferencing software is now a key component of many businesses. It's important to use conferencing software that's reliable, which is why a lot of businesses turn to tried-and-tested companies with good reputations like Microsoft. Released in 2017 to replace Skype for Business Online and to compete with Slack, Microsoft Teams aims to combine online chats, calls, and conferencing to be the ultimate tool for workplace collaboration. As part of the larger Microsoft umbrella, Microsoft Teams has access to a huge number of integrations like OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook, and many more, all combining to create a comprehensive package. Users can test out the premium version of Microsoft Teams by signing up for a 30-day free trial, or by signing up for Microsoft Teams' free forever version.

Avast has one of the most popular free antiviruses in the world, and in 2018, launched a free Chromium-based web browser: Avast Secure Browser. Avast SafeZone's successor, which was removed not long before this launch, comes with three main objectives: fast browsing, protecting personal info from malware, phishing, and other threats, and protecting your privacy. To do so, Avast Secure Browser comes with plenty of neat, built-in features that will make sure you can fearlessly surf the internet. However, that also means extensions are limited, and therefore no themes are available, which is a fair trade-off when compared to full protection online. For now, it's only fully available for Windows 8 and onwards, but there is already an early access version for macOS users.

RingCentral is a well-known and well-loved virtual phone system established over two decades ago. With the advance of technology however, video conference rooms have been quickly replacing audio conferences, and the use of phones to reach colleagues or customers has fallen off. RingCentral has been following this trend closely and had already created ways for users to integrate their VoIP with popular web conferencing software such as Zoom. Still, using two different providers at the same time not only increases costs, but also brings an extra layer of undesirable complexity. Because of this, RingCentral decided to develop RingCentral Video – web conferencing software that is fully integrated with RingCentral Office. It's possible to get this feature from RingCentral's Standard subscription upwards, and we highly encourage anyone interested to contact the company's sales team through the toll-free number 888 295-1724.

The job market is getting more competitive by the day, and a cutting-edge resume is no longer just a nice-to-have: it's a necessity. With Enhancv you can easily create modern resumes with a fresh look that will catch the eye of any recruiter – even from top companies. Though it offers only four templates, Enhancv provides so much customization that by the time you're finished you'll have a unique resume or CV, distinct from all others. The software is extremely user-friendly, and you can easily rearrange all the sections through its drag-and-drop engine. Unfortunately, the free version is very limited, and you'll need to upgrade to a paid account to remove the branding from your resume or cover letter. From as low as $10.99 per month, you'll get up to 10 resumes and cover letters, unlimited entries, plus instant tips for fixing mistakes.

With Google and Firefox apparently thinking about offering a premium version of their browsers, the thought of paying for a browser is still something that many people think of as absurd. However, Puffin has been applying this business model since it was released in 2010 and it has more than 100 million users. By running and rendering websites in the cloud, Puffin is faster than other browsers, consumes less RAM, and is completely secure. Puffin uses a proprietary compression algorithm to transmit web data that saves up to 90% of bandwidth. So, although you need to pay for a subscription to use the service, you may actually save some money on your internet bill overall, especially on your mobile phone data usage. Like its namesake, Puffin spends most of its time in the cloud and 'flies' fast.

Sometimes we delete a file by mistake. Other times, our devices fail us by malfunctioning without notice. Whatever the reason, there's always a point where we need to restore a deleted file. In the past, users were forced to use expensive services where they had to pay up front without any guarantee their data would be restored. Nowadays, it's possible to download a piece of software and do it yourself in the comfort of your home and ask for a refund if it doesn't work. Tenorshare UltData is one of those programs that makes the process of recovering deleted files so easy that anyone can do it. The company advertises that it only takes three easy steps to restore data, and they're not lying. Of course, finding deleted files and restoring them to a fully working state are two different things. That's why we tested UltData several times to understand how reliable this data recovery software is. Tenorshare's price is pretty affordable, and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee in place.