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How High-Tech Is Your Place? Rate Your Smart Home Devices (Including Your Robot Vac) Today
We want to hear about all the digital platforms and devices designed to make your home life easier. Complete the survey for a chance to win $250.
Rate the Security Cameras, Video Doorbells, and Smart Locks That Keep Your Home Safe
Do you have a modern security setup at your residence? If so, take our survey on the tech you use for a chance to win $250.
How Well Are You Protected? Rate Your Antivirus or Security Suite Solutions Today
Tell us all about the anti-malware brands you use to defend your PCs, phones, and more against threats. Then, enter to win a $250 Amazon card.
You Could Probably Use a New Router. Our Readers Have Recommendations
Is your home network hardware overdue for retirement? Our latest Readers’ Choice survey reveals the router, mesh, modem, and NAS brands with the best (and worst) scores for reliability, value, and overall satisfaction.
Do You Edit Photos or Video on Your PC, Phone, or Tablet? Take This Survey to Win Big
We want to hear your thoughts on the tools you use to perfect your digital snapshots, create amazing influencer videos, and more. One lucky respondent will get a $250 Amazon gift card.
Rate the Retailers: Where Do You Shop for Tech?
It's important to buy your tech in the right place. Tell us about the stores (online and off) where you do business for a chance to win $250.
What Are the Best VPN and Online Privacy Tools? Tell Us Your Thoughts for a Chance to Win
Rate the online privacy and anonymity tools you use. Once you're done with the survey, enter the sweepstakes to win $250 to spend at Amazon.
It's Time to File Your Taxes. Here's the Tax App Real Users Trust the Most
Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.
The Top Desktop PC Brands for 2026 According to Thousands of Our Readers
Our latest survey reveals which desktop computer manufacturers have the highest (and lowest) satisfaction among real people like you. If you're in the market for a PC upgrade, these brands should be on your short list.
Take Control of Your Money With the Personal Finance Apps and Services Our Readers Trust Most
Do you need to get your financial life on track? Our annual survey reveals the most reliable and trusted apps and services for tracking finances, trading stocks, making digital payments, and checking your credit score.
PCMag Readers Pick Their Top Electric and Hybrid Car Brands
The federal EV tax credit has vanished, yet many US drivers still eschew gas-powered cars. We polled our readers to determine which electric vehicle makers are doing the best job steering us toward a greener future.
Readers' Choice: You Select the Most-Trusted Kitchen Appliance Brands
You cook with them, clean with them, and count on them daily, but which refrigerators, ovens, air fryers, microwaves, and dishwashers deliver the highest satisfaction in the long run?
The Best (and Worst) Gaming Hardware Brands According to Real Gamers
Game titles and platforms are more fluid than ever, so your choice of gaming hardware is important. See which console, PC, handheld, and accessory makers our savvy readers prefer for the ultimate gaming experience.
Readers’ Choice 2025: The Photo and Video Editing Software You Love Most
PCMag experts have been testing and rating video and photo editing tools for decades. Now, for the first time, our savvy readers are chiming in on which brands are the best. These are your top picks.
Readers' Choice 2025: The Privacy and Security Apps You Trust the Most
Many still skip VPNs, private browsers, antivirus, and security suites altogether, but those who don’t have strong opinions—and the big brands don't always come out on top.
Rating the Retailers: America's Best Tech Stores Ranked by Real Shoppers
PCMag readers rate their favorite online and brick-and-mortar PC and electronics stores on product selection, pricing, return policies, and other key factors for our definitive ranking of the top technology retailers in the US.
Trust This Tech: The Most Reliable PC, Phone, and Tablet Brands for 2025
Survey data from thousands of PCMag readers reveals which companies make the most (and least) dependable devices you can buy.
Readers' Choice 2025: Your Favorite Robot Vacuum and Mop Brands
Forget sweeping and scrubbing. It's time to let a robot floor cleaner help you around the house. You don't have to lift a finger: Our tech-savvy readership has recommendations for you.
The Best (and Worst) PC Brands for Tech Support and Service
When you're spending on technology, it's important to have help when you need it. After polling thousands of PCMag readers, we've ranked the major PC, tablet, and phone makers to highlight who leads and who lags on post-purchase support.
Safe Bets: The Home Security Brands Our Readers Trust Most
We asked our audience to weigh in on the manufacturers that provide the best home security—from cameras and smart locks to full systems—to help you find the peace of mind you deserve.
