How We Test
Every rated review on Topody reflects hands-on testing under conditions that mirror real work use.
Software
We install the tool on a standard work machine, integrate it into a real workflow for a defined period, and track setup time, learning curve, stability, and whether advertised time-savings hold up.
VPNs
We test throughput and latency against a no-VPN baseline (including under video-call conditions), check for IP/DNS leaks, test the kill switch, and evaluate the provider’s logging claims against any independent audits.
AI Tools
We run a standard set of work-relevant prompts — drafting, summarizing, coding, analysis — and compare output quality and speed against the vendor’s claims.
Games
We play the build ourselves, noting performance, stability, and load times, since even work-focused readers ask about this category.
Every review states the exact version tested and the testing date.
