Every time I slip on a rain jacket, I give thanks that we no longer have to wrap ourselves in thick, smelly sealskin to stay dry. The best rain jackets today are more comfortable and watertight than ever, thanks to advances in weatherproof textiles and apparel design. But depending on the climate and your level…
Brian Barrett: They’ve got 80 billion or so to spend, 75 billion of that I think they have to spend in the next four years. So yeah, they’re going to keep expanding. And when you think of how much of an impact 3,000 agents officers had in Minneapolis alone, that’s like an eighth of the…
Our exclusive safety verdict is based on straightforward criteria: Cars that score Basic meet the bare minimum federal safety standards but lack the protections that CR says should be available to all consumers. Cars that score Better have several criteria above the minimum, but may not come standard with some features, may not have undergone…
LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I recently tried it out to make an LLC for my cosmic country band, Steel Fringe (shameless plug), and it appears to have worked just fine (we’re still waiting on a full evaluation from legal experts…
In the game known as the streaming wars, Disney+ came out swinging, bringing with it a massive library of movies and TV shows—with new ones being added all the time. Watched everything on Netflix? Disney+ has a seemingly endless selection of Marvel movies and plenty of Star Wars and Pixar fare too. Problem is, there’s…
Built-in refrigerators are designed to blend in. They sit completely flush with kitchen cabinets and, while they’re available with the ever-popular stainless steel finish, they allow you to install custom paneling to match your cabinetry. Taken together, those two traits provide a chameleon effect that may fool unsuspecting visitors. Freestanding refrigerators are just that: They…
Consider a laxative. Straining on the toilet? A good first fix is an over-the-counter laxative, Brown says. He recommends those with polyethylene glycol (found in MiraLax) or magnesium hydroxide (in Milk of Magnesia), which pull water into the intestines and soften stool. If constipation is ongoing or frequent, ask your doctor whether your regular medications…
Google says the Google TV platform itself doesn’t use ACR technology to capture specific content that’s being watched. However, individual TV brands may do so, and they have their own privacy policies and user agreements in place. While Google might not employ ACR, it does collect data from TVs that use its smart TV platform—and…
Whether you shop now or wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll find that many of those deals masquerading as fantastic bargains aren’t always as good as they look, and it’s easy to be fooled if you’re not careful. No worries—Consumer Reports has been tracking Black Friday deals for years, and we know all…
Compare Top 5 Posture Correctors More Accessories to Try Courtesy of Branch Branch Adjustable Laptop Stand for $65: If you work at a desk, a simple change is to set it up to be as ergonomic as possible. This laptop stand from Branch is our favorite. It’s easily adjustable in height and angle, and super…