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    CR Digital Archive

    August 2021

    Cover Story

    CR's Guide to Getting Better Internet Without Busting Your Budget
    How to solve WiFi problems and trim your monthly bill. Plus, what CR is doing to get everyone faster, cheaper broadband.

    Special Report


    Appliance Repairs You Can DIY
    Plus: Fixes for the refrigerator, washer, and microwave that only a pro should do

    Features

    How to Build a Healthier Salad
    Create the perfect bowl with the right dressing and ingredients

    Decoding Salad Dressing Labels
    How to look past the claims to find a good-for-you topper for your greens
    Life Lessons From the Pandemic
    There has been so much loss. But with it comes new wisdom that may help positively reshape the way we go forward.

    Insights

    What's New in Home Air Purifiers
    The latest air purifiers don’t just remove pollutants. Many offer trim good looks and more convenience features.
    Decoding Milk Labels
    Use this guide so you know what you're actually buying
    DIY Fix for a Dented Bumper
    Money-saving steps to repair this common problem

    What Exactly Can an Air Purifier Catch?
    Air purifiers with HEPA filters can capture 99.97% of particles that are 0.3 micron (far smaller than the diameter of a human hair)

    Road Report

    What’s Next in Car Safety?
    CR looks at the lifesaving innovations coming soon to cars

    Clever Car Safety Fixes That Could Be Implemented Now
    Not all safety improvements require technological leaps. CR says automakers can—and should—make these updates today.

    Departments

    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
    From Our President: Getting the Internet We Need

    The August 2021 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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