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Portable desktops don't make great tablets—at least, not yet

You're forgiven if an ad for "the world's most portable desktop" confuses you. But don't be surprised if claims like that pop up more frequently, because computer manufacturers are beginning to m...

Q&A: Is it OK use rechargeable batteries until they are almost run down?

Q: My children have many small electronics that operate on rechargeable batteries (MP3 players, laptops, handheld video game consoles). They play them until right before the charge runs out. They...

Consumer Reports and other groups call for a 'kill switch' to fight phone theft

With smart-phone theft reaching epidemic proportions, a coalition of more than 50 law enforcement agencies, scholars, consumer advocates—including Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consu...

5 great summer apps

Whether you're taking an epic vacation or staycationing close to home, the right apps can help make your summer more fun, and safer, too. We found five that we love. Pocket (free, iOS and Android...

New LG and Pantech smart phones rival more expensive models

LG and Pantech, two companies that barely made a blip in the smart-phone world until recently, are churning out noteworthy models that earn high scores in Consumer Reports Ratings. Two of their m...