Articles by: Nicole Johnston

Nicole writes for multiple Future Publishing brands covering topics from antivirus to kitchen appliances to SAS. She has over 15 years of research and writing experience, including eight years of testing and reviewing consumer products. Nicole earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. In her spare time, Nicole serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.

Articles by: Nicole Johnston

Best computer protection software 2022

By Nicole Johnston published 9 November 22

Buying Guide Keep your identity and computer safe with these strong computer protection and security software saviors.

Best encryption software 2023

By Nicole Johnston, Luke Edwards last updated 13 January 22

Buying guide The best encryption software is deathly important if you really want to properly secure your data.

Best solar lights outdoor 2023

By Nicole Johnston, Sophie Bird last updated 9 February 23

Buying guide Bring ambiance to your yard with the best solar lights outdoor, featuring pathway and string lights.

Cox internet review

By Nicole Johnston, Luke Edwards published 4 May 21

Review Cox internet offers high-speed internet backed by a customer service care that makes it stand out.

CenturyLink internet review

By Claire Davies, Nicole Johnston, Luke Edwards last updated 10 May 21

Review CenturyLink offers fixed monthly prices without contracts, and a range of internet speeds to ensure there's something for everyone.

HughesNet internet review

By Nicole Johnston, Luke Edwards last updated 10 May 21

Review HughesNet offers satellite internet with some of the highest speeds, making it the one to beat

Best walk-in tubs 2023

By Nicole Johnston last updated 11 January 22

Buying Guide We evaluate the best walk-in tub companies and the products they offer, plus we look at the benefits of using a walk-in tub, and when you might need to consider installing one.

Best stairlifts 2022

By Nicole Johnston last updated 10 September 21

Buying Guide The best stairlift companies and products for a variety of needs and budgets.

SensiGuard review

By Nicole Johnston published 6 October 20

Review SensiGuard is strong for encryptions, but has an outdated feel, and it's slow to process the files you're securing.

Wireless home security vs. Wired: which is best?

By Nicole Johnston published 8 September 20

Versus Should you try wireless or wired home security systems? We look at which is best for certain situations.

Opera review

By Nicole Johnston published 17 August 20

Review Opera is jam packed with unique ideas for a web browser, but some privacy concerns loom over it.

Apple Safari review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 17 August 20

Review Apple’s default web browser is fine for casual users, but Safari doesn’t measure up against its rivals.

Standard Legal will making software review

By Nicole Johnston published 22 July 20

REVIEW Standard Legal integrates into Adobe Reader, making it easy to create and preview your document as you go.

Secure IT review

By Nicole Johnston published 19 June 20

Review Secure IT is a cheap, efficient way to encrypt files, with all the features you'd expect.

Concealer Software review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 6 October 20

Review Concealer is a good encryption app for Mac, but it lacks some of the features you find in the Windows programs.

Norton Family review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 26 August 20

Review Norton Family lets you monitor and restrict your child's online activities to keep them safe.

BullGuard Antivirus review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 21 July 21

Review BullGuard antivirus is a solid choice for computer protection, easy to use, and is relatively inexpensive too.

DirecTV Internet and TV service review

By Nicole Johnston published 30 December 19

Review DirecTV is fine for TV bundles, but if you're thinking of using it as an internet service provider, we can't recommend this.

Best solar lights 2020: All the best outdoor solar lights from Brightright and Wilson & Fisher

Sunforce 82156 review

By Nicole Johnston published 21 December 19

Review The Sunforce 81256 is one of the best solar lights we looked at. The Sunforce 82156 is mountable on your garage, shed or fence. It has the brightest LEDs among the solar lights we looked at, shedding a total of 850 lumens.

Ancestry DNA Testing Kit review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 20 July 21

Review Ancestry DNA is one of the biggest names ancestry DNA testing with over 15 million users.

24 Genetics DNA Testing Kit review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 20 July 21

Review 24 Genetics offers a variety of DNA tests spanning health and wellness and, of course, ancestry.

23andMe DNA Testing Kit review

By Nicole Johnston last updated 20 July 21

Review Learn every detail of where you come from with 23andMe, the best DNA kit on the market.

Auto Forward Spy Cell Phone Monitoring review

By Nicole Johnston published 18 December 19

Review Auto Forward Spy offers a range of remote monitoring capabilities so that you can view your child's online and in-phone activity from afar.

TotalLegal Review

By Nicole Johnston published 28 November 19

Review TotalLegal is the online will maker that asks all the right questions of you.

SpyAgent 11 Standard review

By Nicole Johnston published 20 November 19

Review Spytech SpyAgent 11 lets you control your children’s internet use while still allowing them to enjoy their time online.

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