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Thrive Comments Review – Redefining WordPress Commenting

Feb 2, 201814 min read

Thrive Comments is a premium commenting plugin for WordPress websites.cogFeaturesComplete overhaul of WordPress's default commenting system with advanced features and integrations.Performance & FunctionExcellent performance in most cases, but a non-functioning ‘moderation' page has caused us to deduct a star until fixed in a future update. dollarPriceVaries on licensing costs from $39-$97 (1-15 licenses)Ideal ForAnyone with a self-hosted WordPress website that is looking for a reliable and customizable commenting plugin.ProsAffordable pricing (30 day refund period)Highly advanced featuresExcellent…

Grasshopper Phone Review – Virtual Phone System For Entrepreneurs

Grasshopper Phone Review – Virtual Phone System For Entrepreneurs

Jan 19, 201818 min read

Grasshopper is a virtual phone system for entrepreneurs & small businesses. Sign Up For A Free Trial Of Grasshopper Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored review. All opinions and thoughts expressed within this review had no bias or outside influence. We may earn a commission on referred sales, but content integrity is our top priority. Features Call forwarding, customizable numbers & greetings, email transcriptions, inbound fax, text messaging and the ability to access your work…

Best Professional Video Editing Software 2018

Q&A: What Is The Best Professional Video Editing Software?

Jan 15, 201814 min read

After conducting dozens of hours of research and hands-on testing, we have determined the best professional video editing software is Adobe Premiere Pro CC. We came upon this decision based on Premiere's support for both PC & Mac, a vast array of editing tools, a positive industry reputation and integration with Adobe's other multimedia software (like Photoshop & After Effects). However, if you are a Mac user (especially if you are editing on a MacBook), then…

Budget Guide: The Best Laptop Under 400 Dollars

Budget Guide: The Best Laptop Under 400 Dollars

Dec 6, 201716 min read

After researching and testing dozens of laptops, we have decided that the best laptop under 400 dollars is the Acer Aspire 15 E5-576-392H. We chose this laptop model due to the powerful specs for the price, variety of relevant ports (USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI) and sleek design.However, if you prefer a sleeker, thinner form-factor then the Lenovo Ideapad 330s might be the better choice. It packs internal hardware that closely matches our Editor's Choice laptop…

Best 14 Inch Laptop

Q&A: What Is The Best 14 Inch Laptop?

Nov 16, 201715 min read

We have done hours of research and testing on dozens of models, ultimately determined that the best 14 inch laptop is the Razer Blade (7th generation). This particular notebook leads the pack in features, design and craftsmanship offering some serious power while sporting a compact and robust form-factor. Our runner-up and most portable option is the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Generation) from Lenovo which offers a compact and thin profile. Designed primarily for student or…

A Ring Video Doorbell (first generation) mounted on my home in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Q&A: What Is The Best Smart Doorbell Camera?

Nov 4, 201714 min read

After doing the research and testing with dozens of models, we have determined that the best smart doorbell camera is the Ring Video Doorbell 2. We chose this model due to the support for both wireless and wired connectivity, smart alerts, third-party integrations and 1080P HD video capture.For those looking for more in-depth information surrounding this topic, the remainder of this article was written provide you with everything you need to know about smart doorbells…

Q&A: What Is The Best Wifi Thermostat?

Q&A: What Is The Best Wifi Thermostat?

Oct 30, 201713 min read

After spending hours of research comparing dozens of models, we determined the best wifi thermostat is currently the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Generation). We chose this model based on its attractive design, build quality, ease of use, advanced features, and overall reliability out of all the thermostat models on the market today. For those looking for more in-depth information, the remainder of this article will supply you with everything you will need to know about wifi…

Best DSLR Camera Under 500

Q&A: What Is The Best DSLR Camera Under $500?

Oct 24, 201718 min read

We researched to find the best DSLR camera under 500 dollars and determined the Sony a5100 is the top choice. Our team came to this decision based on this camera's autofocus system, high portability, and excellent image quality. Keep in mind, the a5100 is a mirrorless camera and not a DSLR (both are similar, we will get more into this later).Our runner-up and best traditional DSLR goes to the Nikon D3400 an excellent beginner camera. The…