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Desktops February 5, 2015

Can cutting the cable cord really save you money?

Given the recent news that HBO, CBS, and Lionsgate are launching stand-alone streaming services, you may be thinking that the time is ripe to cancel your pay-TV contract and save lots of money.

Desktops February 5, 2015

Can students use smart watches to cheat on tests?

When is being constantly connected not such a good thing?

Desktops February 5, 2015

Pricey printer ink has consumers seeing red

Although manufacturers continue to pack a variety of features into their inkjet printers, from the ability to print documents and photos faster and with better quality to allowing you to print wi...

Desktops February 5, 2015

What 'Sex Tape' gets wrong about the cloud

The premise of the new Cameron Diaz-Jason Segel film "Sex Tape" (opening July 18) is simple enough: A couple wants to amp up their romance, so they decide to shoot video of their bedroom antics o...

Cameras February 5, 2015

Best holiday gift ideas for kids

Buying gifts for kids these days is not easy.

Desktops February 5, 2015

FCC said to be revising broadband rules proposal

The FCC recently proposed new rules for regulating broadband Internet—and they didn't go over so well with the public, consumer advocates (including Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm o...

Desktops February 5, 2015

How to deal with the end of Windows XP support

It's been going on close to 13 years—but for Windows XP, the party's over.

Desktops February 5, 2015

Apple and Samsung neck-and-neck for fewest tablet repairs

Just 2 percent of Apple iPads and 3 percent of Samsung tablets that people reported on had serious problems or needed repair.

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

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet is more like a laptop

Pick up the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and you’ll find it hard not to think of it first as a laptop.