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Based in Germany, one of the strictest countries when it comes to data protection laws, Tuta makes sure that all your emails are safe by applying end-to-end encryption on all your messages. Moreover, even your inbox is fully encrypted, ensuring that nobody can see your contact list and calendar. In other words, nobody (not even Tuta itself) can get access to your communications, contacts, or saved appointments. Tuta is available for both desktop and mobile, and it's completely free for as long as you want. However, taking into account the perks and the low price of $1.10 per month, going premium is certainly worth considering.

Due to its popularity, Zoom has become a byword for web conferencing software in recent times. Born out of San Jose, California in 2011, it has rapidly become one of the most frequently used conferencing solutions. Zoom is filled with an impressive number of features and is one of the best-performing choices on the market, combining reliability with high-definition video quality. However, there are concerns over just how secure Zoom really is, with allegations that its end-to-end encryption are falsely marketed. The company has since reacted to those allegations to calm users' fears. Zoom has three paid tiers, with different features that depend on the size of the team using it. There's also a free version that's ideal for personal meetings or for anyone who wants to test out the software first.

With the rise of online security concerns, various secure email services have recently popped up to join the handful of veterans who have been providing these services for years. Founded in 1999, Hushmail is certainly one of the latter. Hushmail enables its users to exchange encrypted emails through OpenPGP – the most widely-used email encryption standard – in a very simple manner. While other email services require that a password be created in order to send secure messages to contacts, encryption is automatic between Hushmail users. This provider focuses on business users, particularly within the healthcare field, as it complies with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Still, it offers a personal-use package that costs $4.17 per month with a 14-day free trial. Unfortunately, it lacks some of the common features such as a calendar, but it compensates for its shortcomings with its user-friendly and straightforward interface.

Demio was created by two marketers who were running webinars every single week. Since they were facing difficulties most of the time, they decided there had to be a better way to speak with their audience and came up with new web conferencing software that's highly focused on user-friendliness. The result was a product that makes running webinars a piece of cake, as proclaimed by its users. Of course, usability is not enough to make an excellent product. That's why Demio doesn't shy away from having a thorough list of features and excellent customer support. There isn't a free version of the service, but interested users can test the software through the 14-day free trial and the 30-day money-back guarantee.

You really need to be 'Brave' if you want to change the game in such a well-established market such as the browser industry. Created in 2016 and co-founded by the creator of JavaScript – who also helped to found Mozilla – that's exactly what Brave wants to do. Not only does it protect its users' privacy with its no-log policy, but it also offers a wide variety of built-in protection shields. However, that's not the only thing Brave stands out for amongst the most popular browsers; it wants to transform the online advertising system as well. By combining an ad blocker and serving its own (optional) ads, Brave shares its revenue with both the publishers and the users, taking only 15% for itself. Brave's logo is a lion, and it has everything it needs to become the king of the browser jungle.

NordPass Personal stands out as an accessible and user-friendly password manager, providing a convenient solution for storing, organizing, and securing sensitive information in a single location.

With a strong emphasis on privacy with the implementation of end-to-end xChaCha20 encryption, NordPass emerges as a trustworthy and secure option for those seeking to enhance their online security.

Due to its experience in the VPN industry with NordVPN, Nord Security knows well the dangers lurking in all corners of the internet. Therefore, it's no surprise that the company opted for zero-knowledge architecture, making it impossible for anyone to access information saved in a vault that's not their own. What's more, NordPass comes with a password generator that goes up to 60 characters, autofill, and dark web monitoring.

The software is available on desktop and mobile, with synchronization across devices through a secure connection. Having a free version with standard features and more advanced paid plans, NordPass Personal caters to many kinds of users. It's certainly a cost-effective option with prices starting at just $1.29 per month. Plus, users get to enjoy a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Rumors of the demise of the fax have been greatly exaggerated: some businesses still use fax constantly. And if you deal with any of them, you'll need it too – that's why online fax services are still so popular. Fax.Plus is a relatively fresh addition to the market. Formed in Switzerland in 2015, Fax.Plus proudly states it's the highest-rated online fax service. This is undoubtedly due to the well-designed and stylishly simplistic dashboard and intuitive mobile apps that allow users to send faxes on the go. Beyond this, the company offers unlimited storage, additional e-signatures, and the option of having dedicated toll-free or vanity fax numbers.

Fax.Plus is also extremely reliable and secure, as it complies with all the main data management and security regulations. There are five different pricing tiers available, including an enterprise option aimed at fax power users, which includes 3,000 pages per month. With all the different subscriptions to choose from, there's something for every kind of user. The company even provides a free version that allows you to send ten free faxes.

When you're hosting meetings or presentations for a large group of people, you need more than just your average web conferencing software. That's why many users turn to specialist webinar software, aimed at broadcasting to a large number of attendees and encouraging audience participation. Software developer LogMeIn, known for its web conferencing standout GoToMeeting and VoIP service Grasshopper, launched GoToWebinar in 2006. GoToWebinar allows you to broadcast to an audience of up to 3,000 attendees while giving you the ability to record, publish, and share your webinar just moments later. You can distribute handouts, run polls, and share your screen while using whiteboard features. You also have the option to monetize your webinars by charging your attendees, as GoToWebinar allows you to accept payments through Stripe. GoToWebinar has four different tiers to choose from and offers 7-day free trial to make sure you know it's the right choice for you.

Everything needs a password nowadays, and unless you're a genius it's impossible to remember all of them. Enpass is a popular offline password manager where users can store a wide variety of items locally and organize everything through configurable categories, templates, and tags. There's a synchronization feature for having all passwords on all devices, though it needs a third-party cloud account to work.

Nevertheless, with the end-to-end encryption that Enpass provides, there's nothing to worry about. People looking for a password manager to use only on their desktop will be thrilled to know that the software is free of charge and comes with all Enpass' features. Mobile is where Enpass targets its business, so the free app is more limited: it's possible to store only up to 25 items, and users can't create multi-layered vaults. However, a premium account is pretty competitive, with prices starting at $1 per month.