Security Analyst
Kim Key

As a PCMag security analyst, I report on security solutions such as password managers and parental control software, as well as privacy tools such as VPNs. Each week I send out the SecurityWatch newsletter filled with online security news and tips for keeping you and your family safe on the internet. 

Before joining PCMag, I wrote about tech and video games for CNN, Fanbyte, Mashable, The New York Times, and TechRadar. I also worked at CNN International, where I did field producing and reporting on sports that are popular with worldwide audiences. Yes, I know the rules of cricket.

    • Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano

      This small key packs lots of authentication options and passkey storage

      1 day, 12 hours By Kim Key
      Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano (Review Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano)
    • The Best Hardware Security Keys for 2024

      Protecting your online accounts from being taken over by bad guys is critical, and a hardware security key is one of the best defenses. These are the top security keys for keeping your information private.

      1 week By Kim Key
      The Best Hardware Security Keys for 2024 (Guide Security)
    • The Best Password Managers for 2024

      Stop using the same login credentials everywhere! The top password managers we've tested create a unique and strong password for each of your online accounts and alert you to potential data leaks.

      1 week, 1 day By Kim Key
      The Best Password Managers for 2024 (Guide Password Managers)
    • NordPass

      A top-notch option for password management

      1 week, 6 days By Kim Key
      NordPass (Review NordPass)
    • 1Password

      Useful password organization features at a fair price

      3 weeks By Kim Key
      1Password (Review AgileBits 1Password)
    • How We Test Password Managers

      We test and rate password managers annually to determine the best value for keeping your credentials safe. Here we share our methodology and criteria.

      3 weeks By Kim Key
      How We Test Password Managers (ABOUT Password Managers)
    • The Best VPNs for iPhones for 2024

      A VPN is a handy tool to have in your privacy toolbox, even on Apple's relatively secure iOS. Here's how to find the top VPN for your iPhone.

      3 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key
      The Best VPNs for iPhones for 2024 (Guide VPN)
    • The Best Movie Streaming Services for 2024

      Streaming services can do more than deliver on-demand shows and live TV. Check out our top picks that bring the movie theater experience to your living room.

      3 weeks, 5 days By Jordan Minor, Kim Key
      The Best Movie Streaming Services for 2024 (Guide Video Streaming Services)
    • The Best VPNs for Chromebook in 2024

      If you're concerned about privacy while browsing, a VPN can help. These are the top VPNs that work with ChromeOS.

      3 weeks, 6 days By Chris Stobing, Kim Key
      The Best VPNs for Chromebook in 2024 (Guide VPN)
    • The Best VPNs for Mac for 2024

      We've been testing VPNs for years, and these are our top choices for Mac users looking to protect their privacy.

      4 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key
      The Best VPNs for Mac for 2024 (Guide VPN)
    • Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC

      A security key with diverse multi-factor authentication protocols

      4 weeks By Kim Key
      Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC (Review Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC)
    • The Best Weather Apps for 2024

      You can't control whether the sun is shining, the rain is pouring, or the wind is howling, but these useful Android and iOS apps can help you prepare for Mother Nature's many faces.

      1 month By Jordan Minor, Kim Key
      The Best Weather Apps for 2024 (Slideshow Mobile Apps)