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Desktops February 5, 2015

AT&T is looking to expand its gigabit fiber to 25 major metropolitan areas

AT&T announced yesterday that it was looking to extend its “ultra fast” U-Verse with GigaPower fiber Internet service, which is currently available in Austin, Texas, to a potential total of 25 ma...

Desktops February 5, 2015

3 weak password strategies—and one that works

Passwords are your first line of defense against online predators.

Desktops February 5, 2015

Two ways data security could be improved

Consumer Reports’ new special report “Your Secrets Aren’t Safe” takes a look at data (in)security and how consumers’ most private information is often under attack from hackers, no matter where t...

Desktops February 5, 2015

Squeezing the deal out of Verizon's double-talk

When Verizon announced radically lower prices for its cell plans earlier this year, Dick Lambert was a happy man.

Desktops February 5, 2015

58% of online users concerned about NSA Internet surveillance, Consumer Reports survey finds

Today the White House released details of its proposal to end the bulk collection of Americans' telephone records by the National Security Agency.

Desktops February 5, 2015

3 best places to sell your old gadgets

Could that pile of old electronics gadgets cluttering up your office or basement actually be worth some money?

Desktops February 5, 2015

Acer may have a low-cost hit with the Iconia One 7 tablet

A great tablet that costs less than $150 remains an elusive device.

Desktops February 5, 2015

Is Tivo's new Roamio OTA DVR a cord-cutter's dream?

If you're a current or potential cord-cutter who's been lamenting the loss of Aereo's ability to record over-the-air TV signals, there's soon going to be another option: the TiVo Roamio OTA DVR, ...

Desktops February 5, 2015

Top tech gifts for $200 or less

We believe that there's a great electronic gift for every budget, so we're creating a series of guides with great products at or below $200, $100, $50, and even $25.

Desktops February 5, 2015

Talking Tech with Consumer Reports: Smart watches and wearables

Wearable computing is a very buzzy topic these days.

Desktops February 5, 2015

19 top free apps for college students

College students will soon be heading back to school—with their mobile devices in hand.