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Our mission is simple: help you choose antivirus, VPN, and identity-protection tools without hype. Here’s how we keep coverage clear, fair, and useful.
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How we choose what to cover
- Relevance to readers (features, value, availability, reputation).
- Clear use cases (families, remote workers, travelers, privacy-first users).
- We include multiple reputable options; no “pay-to-play.”
How we verify information
- Primary sources: official plan/feature pages, support docs, in-app screens, and trial flows when feasible.
- Hands-on checks (where possible): setup, key toggles (e.g., firewall/kill switch), and basic behavior (e.g., DNS/WebRTC leak checks).
- Independent signals: lab results and third-party audits are referenced when relevant (and labeled as such).
- Regional/plan variance: when features vary by country/tier, we call it out.
Comparisons & verdicts
- Our tables surface must-knows side-by-side (features, trials/refunds, limitations).
- Pros/Cons highlight trade-offs—no product is “best for everyone.”
- If we name “Top Picks,” we say why (use case + constraints).
Updates & freshness
- We refresh key pages regularly and after major vendor changes.
- Each page shows “Last updated”; material revisions get a note in “What changed.”
Conflicts of interest
- We do not accept payments for positive coverage.
- Sponsored content, if any, is clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
- Reviewers disclose material relationships or access (e.g., demo licenses).
Corrections
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Contact
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