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What's new on ConsumerReports.org Find out what we're testing and when. Visit ConsumerReports.org and read our News blog to find information on the products and services you use every day. Get the kitchen you've always wanted When remodeling, skip the fads and focus on trends with staying power. You can refresh and revitalize your kitchen without doing major construction or, if budget allows, remove a wall or make other substantial changes. Our kitchen makeover before-and-after photos will inform your own project. Plus check out our latest reviews of kitchen appliances, including dishwashers, cooktop and wall ovens, ranges, and refrigerators. A doctor's office that's all about you Customer-focused service is making itself felt in medical offices across the country, and evening and weekend hours are just the beginning. About 5,560 doctors offices in the U.S. are now recognized as "patient-centered medical homes" and more are starting to catch on to this trend.

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Don't get burned by your sunscreen Some sunscreens don't protect you for as long as they promise. Our tests showed that you can't always rely on the SPF number, so it's especially important to check our Ratings for a sunscreen that does the job right. Plus watch our video for tips on applying sunscreen right. Best used cars for teens Choosing a car for a young driver will usually involve compromises among budget, preferred features, and the wants of an image-conscious teen. The best bet is to buy the newest, most reliable model with the most safety equipment you can afford. Samsung Galaxy S4 tops our charts This super-advanced Android smart phone excelled in our tests, delivering top-notch performance. Get the inside scoop on why we like the S4 so much.

Road test of the 2014 redesigned Subaru Forester For the last decade, the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester have had a vigorous rivalry for the top spot. Now the fuel-efficient 2014 Forester tops the small-SUV class. For more, watch our video of how the Forester handles. HP inkjet printer claims to be the fastest–ever HP said that a prototype for the HP Officejet Pro all-in-one printer we saw earlier this year could print as fast as a laser printer. Find out whether our tests confirmed that claim. For car seats and high chairs, safety matters You can safely bring a newborn home from the hospital in any one of the 29 infant car seats from our tests. We found several that balance price and performance. Watch our guide to safely installing infant car seats. Plus you don't have to spend a lot on a high chair to buy peace of mind. Three of our top picks did as well as those that cost two to three times as much.

Don't buy useless credit scores Guess what? Your FICO score isn't what car dealers, auto-financing companies, mortgage lenders, or others use in their credit-making decisions. Faster Wi-Fi has arrived on some computers A Vizio laptop and a desktop are the first computers in our labs to have the newest 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. With more content providers streaming video, and more devices offering HD video recording, faster Wi-Fi is a very good thing. Best & worst airlines Tired of airline flights that leave you too frazzled to enjoy your trip? Check out our new survey-based report to find the carrier you should fly.

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