PC Magazine - USA (2020-07)

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SIGNING UP AND SECURITY
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browser extensions.

Dashlane

PROS Syncs across all

your Windows,

macOS, Android, and

iOS devices. Offers all

essential and

advanced password

management

features. Includes

VPN protection.

Scans Dark Web for

compromised

accounts.

CONS Expensive. Free

version doesn’t sync

across devices. Has

trouble with some

multi-page logins;

Paltry cloud storage

that can’t be

upgraded.

BOTTOM LINE The

well designed and well

executed Dashlane

makes smart

password

management a

breeze, with many

security-focused

extras. It is expensive,

however; some users

may prefer a more

streamlined offering

that costs less.