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Having been around for over two decades, Opera is not a new name in the browser industry. During these years, Opera has had time to evolve and become what it is today – a fast and reliable browser with a tremendous number of built-in features for you to explore as well as different versions of the software built for specific niches, such as the gaming browser, Opera GX. When it comes to privacy, Opera is also a step ahead of its competitors since it offers both an ad blocker and a built-in VPN. Unsurprisingly, Opera is available on all desktop operating systems as well as iOS and Android. It seems to be too good to be true, and it might be. Does this browser deserve a standing ovation or a 'booing' from its audience? Let's find out.

VoiPLy offers a thorough service that sports more than 50 features. All the essential capabilities are included, but you can count on some extra advanced features as well, such as advanced IVR and spam blocking. The pricing strategy sits on a user-base foundation, meaning that customers pay per user. They also get unlimited minutes to the U.S. and Canada. Better still, phone numbers are also included in the package: it's possible to have local numbers for any American state or Canadian province, toll-free numbers, or even the customer's existing number. International numbers are also an option, but a monthly fee starting from about $5 is applied. The service can be paid in monthly or yearly installments, where the latter yields a 20% discount. Regardless of the billing cycle, there's always the safety net of a 30-day money-back guarantee, and there are no contracts. In other words, creating an account is hassle- and worry-free.

Identity theft is a difficult process to go through. Not only does it hit you financially, but it can also take a great toll on you emotionally. Companies like IdentityForce set out with the purpose of making identity theft less likely and, if it does happen, give you the help you need to get back on your feet. Based in Massachusetts, IdentityForce has carved a solid reputation in the identity theft protection industry since its 2005 inception. The IdentityForce website has a page filled with awards it has won for its security expertise and outstanding customer service. It's not too surprising: IdentityForce is filled with features that keep you protected from more than just fraudsters, with added bonuses like mobile and PC protection. There are daily credit reports from all three major bureaus and alerts about your bank transactions and investments. If you want to give IdentityForce a try before you commit, you can take advantage of its free 14-day trial.

No one wants to go through the distress of becoming a victim of identity theft, but it can happen to even the most vigilant people. Arizona-based LifeLock is one of the most popular identity theft protection companies out there, gaining over 4 million customers in the U.S. since its 2005 inception. Now, LifeLock falls under the Symantec umbrella – a brand familiar to the many users of Norton's security products. It's now possible to combine Norton's products with LifeLock for further protection, allowing you to stay safer online and reduce the risk of becoming a target for identity theft in the first place. Not only does LifeLock aim to monitor threats to your identity, it will swiftly resolve them and reimburse you for up to $1,000,000 in damages. Although LifeLock doesn't offer a free trial, you can still take advantage of its 60-day money-back guarantee. Prices start at just $8.99 per month for standard membership.

With the endless stream of TV shows and news reports telling horror stories about innocent people's lives getting completely ruined by identity theft, it's hard not to get freaked out. While these extreme cases are rare and most people won't fall victim to them, the fact that more and more aspects of our lives are becoming digital means hackers are having a field day and smaller privacy breaches are becoming increasingly common. Luckily, we aren't alone in combatting these online bullies, as there are plenty of companies out there to help protect our identity as well as repair the damages if we happen to get affected by one of them. One of these solutions is Identity Guard, with over 20 years of experience. Having teamed up with the renowned powerhouse in artificial intelligence, IBM® Watson™, this collaboration has resulted in loads of proven success in the industry and an impressive range of identity protection tools to offer. Starting at a fair $7.50 per month, Identity Guard offers a variety of plans adapted to every type of user and their security needs.

In a world where time is money, finding the perfect payroll and HR software that relieves businesses of tiresome admin tasks is akin to discovering a pot of gold.

The New Jersey-based company, ADP, has been a leader in the payroll industry for over 70 years, so it goes without saying that the company has a wealth of experience to rely on. With an excellent reputation, ADP emerges as a strong provider for businesses of all sizes.

From customization to automation and unparalleled payroll processing, ADP manages to meet – and exceed – all the needs for payroll software.

ADP's pricing model is highly flexible, adapting to every business' specific needs. However, although it excels in flexibility, it falls short in transparency, as the only way to get an estimated price for the software is to reach out to the sales team. Testing the platform via a free trial is also not possible, but a detailed and interactive demo of the platform is available for anyone interested in checking out the software.

W2s, 1099 forms, 940 forms… so many fun things to think about when you own a company! If you run a business that operates with employees, then you and them probably have very different ideas of what payday means. For them, payday may be one of the best days of the month, while for you, the reality of it may be more of a tedious, stressful, and even chaotic frenzy. Given that we live in a time of convenience and instant solutions, when it comes to payroll woes, the situation is no different – luckily this administrative pain can be alleviated with the aid of a payroll software like Gusto that specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses in the U.S. Beyond being a payroll solution, Gusto assists with other HR areas like health insurance and retirement management, as well as offering integrations with third-party tools.

Good payroll software should save you time so you can get more done in your day. Ideally, it should also be as simple to use as possible. Since 2013, San Francisco company Zenefits has aimed to do just that with its payroll solution. Now serving over ten thousand companies, Zenefits gains from the vast number of integrations it offers that not only streamline the payroll experience but can enhance just about every aspect of a business. For example, the comprehensive Zenefits mobile app allows employees to access every bit of payroll information they need, clock in and out, request holiday time, and so on. It also serves as an all-round work hub to keep everyone connected. The payroll software is also very reasonably priced, but it's only available as a $6-per-month-per-employee add-on to any other Zenefits subscription. You can test it out first though: Zenefits provides a 14-day demo version so you can take a look at everything it has to offer.

When you're looking for a VPN, it's reassuring to know that the company you choose is trustworthy – a company like SiteLock. Created in 2008, SiteLock is an American company renowned for its security products and has recently integrated a VPN to its portfolio. While testing out the service, it's easy to understand why SiteLock is considered one of the top 100 American security companies. It offers OpenVPN and IKEv2 protocols, with both 128-bit and 256-bit encryption, and a kill switch. On top of that, SiteLock has a network with more than 1,000 servers across 40+ locations in 20 countries with great speeds overall. Unfortunately, it doesn't provide the greatest amount of configuration but compensates that with a user-friendly and straightforward interface. However, the limited payment methods, as well as the lack of a free trial or a money-back guarantee safety net may be a deal-breaker for some.