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Is it wise to control appliances by smart phone?
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Why you might want to subscribe to Netflix in 2014
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Is a leftover 2013 UHD TV really a good deal?
Is a leftover 2013 UHD TV really a good deal? With TV prices falling this time of year, you may be tempted to purchase a leftover 2013 set if you can get it at a significant discount. This can make a...
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How to watch the Sochi Winter Olympics live on your mobile device
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Protect yourself when spending money abroad
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Ford, Toyota, and Chevrolet lead in car-brand loyalty
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6 secrets of successful meal planning
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Expect less and pay more with Target's credit monitoring
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Frozen dinners get the steam treatment
Frozen dinners get the steam treatment “Freshly steams in minutes,” the Lean Cuisine package says about its latest garlic chicken. “Uses the power of steam to cook flavorful Seven Whole Grain pasta in...
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Fast food fare isn't picture-perfect
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How to save when buying a washer and dryer
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Bosch cooking gear has common-sense features
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Water-saving Niagara toilet has a hushed flush
Water-saving Niagara toilet has a hushed flush Dual-flush toilets with one setting for what we’ll politely call solid waste and another for liquid use less water, at least in theory. But many toilets...
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Tax-prep software showdown: H&R Block Deluxe vs. TurboTax Deluxe
Tax-prep software showdown: H&R Block Deluxe vs. TurboTax Deluxe If you're among the 41 percent of American taxpayers brave or cost-conscious enough to do their own taxes, you've got plenty of...
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FDA data show arsenic in rice, juice, and beer
FDA data show arsenic in rice, juice, and beer Data from the Food and Drug Administration has found arsenic levels in rice and rice products comparable to those found by Consumer Reports in its own...
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How to avoid installing software you don't want
How to avoid installing software you don't want One of the easiest ways to turn a brand-new computer into one cluttered with unwanted programs and crawling with various forms of malware is to start...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 lets you shoot high-def video
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Winter Olympic exercises for nearly everyone
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