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TaxSlayer 2025 (Tax Year 2024) Review

4.0

TaxSlayer takes a deep dive into the 1040, providing comprehensive coverage of even obscure tax topics, though it would benefit from more context-sensitive, easy-to-understand help content.

By Kathy Yakal
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TaxAct 2025 (Tax Year 2024) Review

4.0

TaxAct offers extensive coverage of filing topics, an understandable interface, and enough help resources for those with existing knowledge of income taxes.

By Kathy Yakal
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H&R Block 2025 (Tax Year 2024) Review

4.5

H&R Block's friendly interface, extensive coverage of tax issues, and ubiquitous help make it a superb choice for both simple and complex tax returns.

By Kathy Yakal
H&R Block

FreeTaxUSA 2025 (Tax Year 2024) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

FreeTaxUSA is a robust and easy-to-use personal tax preparation service that supports all major IRS forms—including Schedule C—for free, with a modest charge for state returns.

By Kathy Yakal
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Intuit TurboTax 2025 (Tax Year 2024) Review

5.0
Editors' Choice

A state-of-the-art design, exceedingly thorough coverage of tax topics, and next-level help content make Intuit TurboTax the personal tax preparation site to beat.

By Kathy Yakal
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Dashlane Review

4.0

While pricey, Dashlane is easy to use and has helpful features like phishing alerts and VPN access that other password managers don't offer.

By Kim Key
Dashlane (Logo)

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2025) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Acer's potent-performing Chromebook Plus 516 GE has slick gaming features, including a high-resolution display and a customizable RGB keyboard, making it a tempting choice for cost-conscious cloud gaming.

By Brian Westover
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review

4.0

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ offers a nearly identical experience to the Ultra, with leading AI and outstanding performance, in a slightly smaller, stylus-free design for less money.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Samsung Galaxy S25+

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 (2025) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Asus’ update to the Chromebook Plus CX34 remains an excellent value, with a competitive processor and an approachable, comfortable design for the price.

By Matthew Smith
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34

Trend Micro Maximum Security Review

3.0

Trend Micro Maximum Security provides licenses for many devices and comprehensive Android and iOS protection, but its core Windows security is weak.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Trend Micro Maximum Security

KSI Wombat Willow Pro Review

4.0

The Wombat Willow Pro is a something-for-everyone keyboard, with support for macOS, Windows, Bluetooth, and RF wireless, plus a full complement of keys on its small frame.

By Josh Gulick
KSI Wombat Willow Pro keyboard

8x8 Work Review

4.0

8x8 Work's exceptional call and video quality and easy-to-navigate interface make it a worthwhile VoIP service for businesses.

By John Brandon
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Munbyn RealWriter 402B Review

3.5

Munbyn's RealWriter 402B label maker would be far more impressive with a better print app for mobile devices, but the printer itself is a solid choice for shipping labels up to 4 by 6 inches.

By M. David Stone
Front view, showing output slot

LG MyView Smart Monitor (32SR85U) Review

4.0

The LG 32SR85U doubles as a 4K monitor and a smart streaming device. Although not perfect in either role, it's a good option for space-strapped buyers who want to minimize their number of screens.

By Tony Hoffman
LG MyView Smart Monitor 32SR85U

Munbyn FM226 Review

4.0

We wish the Munbyn FM226 label had a better app, but its low price, long battery life, and quality output still make it a tempting choice for printing bar codes, name tags, photo stickers, and much more.

By M. David Stone
Munbyn FM226

Radio Garden Review

3.5

Radio Garden is an intriguing streaming music service that lets you spin a digital earth to find new tunes, but it lacks rival apps' robust extras like podcasts, videos, and purchasable concert tickets.

By Gabriel Zamora
Radio Garden

Nikon Z50II Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Nikon Z50II makes smart tweaks to the original that improve ergonomics, autofocus, and tracking speed for an excellent entry-level mirrorless camera.

By Jim Fisher
Nikon Z50II

Motorola Moto G (2025) Review

3.0

The affordable Motorola Moto G for 2025 looks attractive and has impressive battery life, but it barely improves upon last year's model.

By Sarah Lord
Motorola Moto G (2025)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card outruns its like-priced competitors and predecessors in many popular games. Its potent AI hardware and cutting-edge AI features, as they gain support, will only improve this card's standing.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the ultimate Android handset with top-of-the-line power, terrific cameras, a built-in stylus, and the most innovative AI features we've seen in a phone to date.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with S Pen