Daniel Rosehill

QuickBooks Online is cloud-based accounting software for small and mid-sized businesses, offering tools for managing contractors, expenses, invoicing, and real-time financial insights. As of July 2025, all plans include AI tools like smart search, business feeds, and automation agents. With scalable plans, CRM integration, and robust reporting, QuickBooks continues to evolve as a versatile financial solution.

Avira’s VPN, Phantom VPN Pro, is available as a standalone service. It allows users to protect themselves while using P2P networks and is secured with top grade encryption. It’s speeds aren’t too bad either.

Turbo VPN is a free VPN used by more than 300 million users worldwide, according to the company’s website. After installing the Windows client, I received a list of 7 servers with the option to connect to the “optimal location” based on connection speed.

HolaVPN markets itself as a cross platform VPN with smartphone apps, browser extensions, and smart TV plugins.

TorGuard isn’t one of the better known VPNs on the market, but it does maintain a relatively large network of 3,000 servers in more than 50 countries. It’s one of the relatively few VPNs with a functional Linux GUI which I used during the evaluation. It also offers a generous 8 simultaneous connections. I wasn’t too sure what to expect about this VPN named after Tor without TOR support … but I was pleasantly surprised.

AstrillVPN is a fast and secure VPN service with a generous introductory free access period. It’s also a true cross platform tool with clients for both Linux (GUI) and routers and some of the server speeds were among the best we have tested. The aesthetics didn’t impress, but in terms of speed it’s an all-star find.

ClickUp is a task list and project management tool designed for companies and individuals that want to streamline their internal workflows. The software allows users to configure task dependencies to record whether progress is being blocked by another team member and link appropriate tasks.

VPN.AC is a VPN for those looking for more advanced features than simply clicking and pointing to a desired server endpoint. This Romanian tool features strong speeds across its network and allows users to fine tune their connection type, choosing from a wide variety of protocols and ports. A good choice for advanced Windows users.

Axonaut says that it is the best all-in-one CRM solution around and features a full 15-day introductory trial. It’s a fully functional CRM with an attractive design and an emphasis on KPI tracking and metric measurement. This is a friendly and unimposing solution that would be a good fit for a company looking for a basic CRM.

SE Ranking is a digital marketing tool that features a backlink tracker, keyword research functionalities, and which allows users to plan paid advertising campaigns. Starting from $18.60 per month, the tool also allows users a free 14-day trial. This is a friendly and powerful SEO tool that could be a great fit for businesses new to search engine optimization.

Your business’s website is its portal to the world, allowing potential customers to see who you are and what you’re about. These days, there are a plethora of great tools on the market to help users roll out compelling websites that will convert visitors into paying customers.

Project management tools have changed the world of work. Putting together complicated planning resources such as Gantt charts, once the sole preserve of professional project planners, can be done by virtually anybody on the team — even without a formal background in project management!

Remote access software is an important tool for those that want to access their computer remotely and conveniently. Unlike virtual private networks (VPNs) for securing remote access to a company’s server, remote desktop tools work by simply allowing users to access a copy of the display server on their computer remotely. This means that users can “log in” to their computer remotely and use it just as if they were sitting in front of it in their home/office. However, using a remote desktop, the physical computer to which the user is connecting to is in use. That means that it typically needs to be powered on—although many remote access tools are able to remotely activate or launch the computer (we’ll look at wake on LAN and WAN later in this article). While users are using the computer, the device remains connected to its local network. This allows users to manipulate files on a company network, for example, without having to secure the connection with something like a VPN. It also means that the user will be able to access other devices on the computer’s network—such as, say, an office printer. By being able to access one device on the local network, this saves the user from having to set up remote connectivity with every other device on the network.For users that want to remotely connect to a personal or work device, but without the hassle of setting up a VPN connection, remote access is a great option. They don’t typically require the assistance of an IT team and are usually quick and easy to setup. Enterprise tools can even typically be remotely installed on endpoints over the network.