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McAfee is one of the most reputable companies in the world, with a vast catalog ranging from free to premium internet security solutions for computers and mobile devices. While each customer is welcome to purchase any product individually, McAfee Total Protection is the preferred tool for those who seek comprehensive protection for up to ten devices. The arsenal of features includes not only an antivirus, but also a robust firewall, a dedicated section for improving computer performance, network protection tools such as a VPN, and much more. This versatile suite starts at $34.99 for the first year, but the best news is that the company offers a full-program, 30-day free trial.

While there are lots of dating websites out there, not many take into consideration religion as a matching parameter. Even those offering such filters don't consider the ramifications of variations within a religion – a deal-breaker for some. JSwipe is a dating app designed for Jews all over the world where users can filter possible matches by their approach to Judaism and whether or not they follow a kosher diet. Better yet, it offers a fantastic array of features, completely for free. Unlike some of its competitors, JSwipe's free users can visit profiles, see photos, and speak through its built-in chat. In other words, freemiums grant users the necessary tools to seek their soulmates at zero cost.

Released under the name of MyIE in 2002, Maxthon was a browser that sought to add customization to Internet Explorer. Now, many years later, Maxthon offers a vast array of built-in features and claims to be the fastest and most secure browser on the market. Considered as one of the best multi-platform browsers in the industry, it's available for all desktop and mobile operating systems. Of course, to provide excellent cross-platform user experience, Maxthon offers cloud syncing that lets its users share bookmarks, passwords, settings, and even notes throughout their devices. Still, not everything is perfect, and Maxthon has seen itself caught up in a significant privacy scandal back in 2016. At the same time, some of Maxthon's decisions have made people question their marketing statements.

GetSafe is a newly founded home security company based in California. The small team behind the service decided to create something truly unique for homeowners. They offer a competent starting package of stylish alarms and sensors that can be further tailored by adding video monitoring and home automation equipment, but there are two more things that differentiate GetSafe from the competition. First, most of their alarms have secondary features, like heat detection in the motion sensors that are also pet sensitive, or the door sensors that count how many times the item was being used, even when the alarm was disarmed. The second attractive trait of GetSafe alarms is the full smartphone compatibility. The separate app allows you to schedule or disarm your defenses, and receive constant feedback from the devices. This is coupled with the fact that GetSafe won't lock you with overly long commitments. Finally, the 14-day trial period is the icing on the cake.

Acquiring a new skill has never been easier. With an e-learning platform like GetSmarter, you can take short courses from the best universities in the world – such as Oxford, Harvard, and Yale – without leaving the comfort of your home. Classes are mostly on demand, but there are a few aspects that make GetSmarter curriculums more traditional than some of its competitors. You learn together with a class, submit exercises every week for grading, and need to pass the course to get a certificate. It's important to mention that most GetSmarter programs are designed for executives, meaning that it's necessary to have some knowledge to achieve the course's learning objectives. Still, GetSmarter doesn't require any prerequisites, allowing you to enroll in any course you want. Prices are a bit steep, though – especially those from top-league universities, which can go up to $3,000. Fortunately, you can check whether the course fits your needs by taking advantage of the 14-day money-back guarantee.

Parental control software comes in many different varieties because every parent requires something different depending on their child's needs, and KidLogger works in a very unique way compared to its competition. As the name might suggest, KidLogger functions primarily as a keylogger so you can read messages sent by your child on desktops, although functionality differs greatly between KidLogger's extensive Android features and the incredibly limited iOS app. Developed by SafeJKA S.R.L., a Moldavian company that has been up and running since 2001, the service tracks which websites your child has visited, the apps they use, and for how long they've been using them – with the option to block apps when necessary. KidLogger will then send reports to parents outlining their child's internet history. A great thing about KidLogger is that there is a totally free version and, though users have the option to pay for an upgrade, there is in fact little difference between the two.

Small startups, growing businesses, successful companies: regardless of size, every business needs to have good payroll software. For employees, there's nothing better than payday, whereas for employers it's important to get payroll done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Luckily, there are plenty of companies that have developed ways to make the whole process easier, including Atlanta-based FINSYNC, which has been providing payroll solutions since 2011. FINSYNC's customers get much more than payroll though, with accounting and cashflow services being just a selection of what it has to offer. It also has its own unique time management app – dubbed Time Clock – to ensure that every payable second is accounted for. Payroll services begin at just $40 a month, and FINSYNC offers a free seven-day trial so you can see how well it fits into your business.

Wouldn't it be easier if you could keep your family safe online without having to do anything? After you install OpenDNS Family Shield on your home internet connection or device you never have do anything else to filter out websites your children shouldn't be seeing – Family Shield does all the work for you. Since its beginnings in 2005, California-based OpenDNS has been improving computers' Domain Name Systems. So, once you replace your DNS with the OpenDNS Family Shield it will automatically start filtering out adult websites for you. Another great benefit is that OpenDNS is faster than the commercial ISPs' own default DNS, so you'll even see increased internet speed. What makes all this even better is that OpenDNS does all this and more for free.

How do you feel about a company that does it all? From managing payroll to HR to insurance, business loans, startup services, and even going as far as to include electronic gadgets in certain offers… is this the real package deal or a red flag? We were curious ourselves so we dug a little deeper to find out what the deal behind American company, Paychex, is. Established in 1971 by one man with a tiny investment, the company is now one of the largest in its industry and is used by businesses of all sizes and stages – from self-employed individuals to startups to corporations with 1,000+ employees. The software can either be used online or through the mobile app (available for both iOS and Android). While it's officially under the category of ‘payroll software', Paychex' HR-related features seem to account for about half of what the product can do and are what set it apart from similar products in this industry.

Created in 1999, Fastmail is a multiplatform paid email service that offers an ad-free experience and premium features to manage your electronic messaging.

It comprises a private email inbox, custom domains, masked emails, easy contact imports, offline mode, scheduled emails, and an integrated calendar and contact list.

Thanks to the Family plan, you can subscribe to Fastmail for as low as $1.71 per month, which includes a 27% price cut.

Before purchasing, you can take advantage of the 30-day free trial to ensure it fits you best.