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KitchenAid dishwasher takes crown from Kenmore
KitchenAid dishwasher takes crown from Kenmore With its top-notch washing and efficient and quiet operation, the Kenmore Elite 12793, $1,350, was Consumer Reports’ reigning dishwasher champ for more...
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Why the Comcast-Time Warner merger is bad for consumers
Why the Comcast-Time Warner merger is bad for consumers Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, is releasing a new video today to voice its opposition to the proposed...
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5 questions to ask before you buy a tablet
5 questions to ask before you buy a tablet Thinking about buying a tablet? There’s quite a variety, and if you don’t do a little prep work before you walk into the store, you might find the choices...
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How to make the perfect hamburger
How to make the perfect hamburger When the New York Times ran an article “Deconstructing the perfect burger” recently, the editors, engineers, and food experts at Consumer Reports saw a challenge....
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5 most useless smart phone features
5 most useless smart phone features I pour a lot of myself into the smart phones reviews for Consumer Reports—literally. I log into my e-mail and social network sites, stream video, and use cloud...
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How to protect yourself from credit-card bullies
How to protect yourself from credit-card bullies For some people in financial turmoil, getting a new credit card from First Premier Bank is like being kicked while you’re down. First Premier Bank,...
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When driving with GPS is against the law
When driving with GPS is against the law We love our GPS navigation devices, if only because they spare us from begging for directions from clueless strangers. And whether we get our GPS data from a...
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Luggage tips that will make you a happier flier
Luggage tips that will make you a happier flier How big? How many? How heavy? How much? These are the four key questions for understanding airlines' byzantine luggage rules. Unfortunately, there’s no...
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Having a baby in the U.S. is more dangerous than you might think
Having a baby in the U.S. is more dangerous than you might think Women delivering babies in U.S. hospitals are far more likely to experience problems than previously known. Thirteen percent of them,...
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12 surprising new drugstore perks
12 surprising new drugstore perks Tampons, Tic Tacs, Tylenol, and maybe a prescription or two if you have time to wait in line. If that’s your typical drugstore visit, how about a skin cancer and...
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Can students use smart watches to cheat on tests?
Can students use smart watches to cheat on tests? When is being constantly connected not such a good thing? Here’s one scenario: Say a student is wearing a smart watch while taking an exam. Could the...
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Microwave features that keep your kitchen cool
Microwave features that keep your kitchen cool Today’s microwaves can do a lot more than reheat yesterday’s dinner or pop a bag of popcorn. Many of the latest models automate heating functions for a...
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Futuristic Navdy projector updates any car with head-up display, hands-free...
Futuristic Navdy projector updates any car with head-up display, hands-free controls A slick new aftermarket device is aimed at eliminating any reason for a driver to pick up the phone while driving...
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Not all UHD TVs can stream Netflix 4K video
Not all UHD TVs can stream Netflix 4K video While we were testing our latest batch of 2014 TVs, which includes several new Ultra HD sets, we found out something interesting: Despite having built-in...
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How to protect yourself from the latest 'Russian hacker' breach
How to protect yourself from the latest 'Russian hacker' breach It’s being called “the largest data breach known to date,” according to Hold Security, the company that discovered the theft of 1.2...
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An investment that has a history of outperforming
An investment that has a history of outperforming Mid-cap funds have long been the sweet spot for stock investors. Over the last five years alone, they have returned 19 percent, handily beating...
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EPA promises better fuel-economy results through more road testing
EPA promises better fuel-economy results through more road testing For years, Consumer Reports has been pressuring the EPA to update fuel-economy test procedures so that automakers couldn’t inflate...
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Seeing stars: The inside scoop on hotel ratings
Seeing stars: The inside scoop on hotel ratings You’re planning a getaway to Chicago and find a great deal at the James Hotel off the world-famous Magnificent Mile. So you look beyond the property's...
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4 terrific electronics products you can actually afford
4 terrific electronics products you can actually afford If you’re looking for a new television set or a speaker system, these choices won’t disappoint. Following our recent story on stupidly expensive...
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The best generators for camping and tailgating
The best generators for camping and tailgating Portable inverter generators such as the $4,000 Honda EU7000is and the $3,700 Yamaha EF6300iSDE stand out not only for their high prices but for what...
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