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Qoopa PDF Studio Pro 2018 review: A new look strengthens this Acrobat alternative

Qoopa's already-solid PDF editor benefits from a ribbon-style interface and other enhancements.

Foxit PhantomPDF Business 9 review: A capable Acrobat alternative

This strong PDF editor delivers business-ready document management at an affordable price.

PDF Architect 6 Professional review: This PDF editor is ready for busines

With a full set of conversion, collaboration, and security tools, it packs much of the power of Acrobat at a fraction of the price.

NItro Pro 12 review: A better document workflow

With full Nitro Cloud integration, Nitro Pro makes it easier to prepare PDFs and get them signed.

Crosley Star Wars Cruiser turntable CR8005D-SC review: Buy it for the look, not the quality

The Star Wars Cruiser may satisfy fans aesthetically, but actual record enthusiasts should steer clear. This turntable has tiny, tinny speakers, and the poor build and heavy tracking may actually damage your records over time.

Logitech Z323 review: This 2.1 speaker system's boomy bass overwhelms room-filling sound

The Logitech Z323 speaker system makes finding an acceptable balance between low and high frequencies harder than it should be.

Sound BlasterX Kratos S3 review: A versatile entry-level 2.1 speaker system

The Kratos S3 2.1 speaker system brings full, warm sound to music, movies, and games.

Penclic Mini Keyboard KB3 review: One set of keys for all your devices

The Penclic Mini Keyboard KB3 is an attractive portable keyboard that switches seamlessly between Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS.

Evoluent VerticalMouse C Right Wireless review: This upright mouse aims to end your arm pain

With its unique ergonomic design, the VerticalMouse minimizes reach and motion to combat repetitive strain injuries.

Evoluent Reduced Reach Right-Hand Keyboard review: A possible cure for mouse-arm strain

This redesigned keyboard may have ergonomic advantages for some, but they come with a steep learning curve.

Logitech Z150 Stereo Speakers review: Light on your budget, light on the bass

These entry-level satellites are an affordable upgrade over your PC speakers but lack the balanced sound of some similarly priced models.

GOGroove BassPULSE review: PC speakers boost your music's bottom end

GoGroove's BassPULSE 2.1 system brings the bass, but the "pulsing" lights are underwhelming.

Edifier R19U 2.0 USB Computer Speakers review: A better budget speaker

Edifier's R19U 2.0 USB Computer Speakers bring the best out of your music and movies and look good doing it.

Creative Pebble review: Impressively big sound from teeny, $25 speakers

The tiny Creative Pebble stereo speakers deliver a bigger sound than you'd expect for the size and price.

Creative Inspire T12 review: Killer audio that won't kill your budget

The Creative Inspire T12 is a 2.0 stereo speaker system that delivers balanced sound with plenty of bass.

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Five Ways Hardware Acceleration Makes DVD Backup More Efficient

Now that the home entertainment market has moved towards streaming video services and Blu-ray content, there has never been a better time to convert DVD collections to digital.