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It's popular to decry the "Apple tax" - the mythical premium Apple customers pay for Macs. But few look at the other side of the coins: what you get for your money. In Apple's case: the best reliability and tech support. Consumer Reports surveys its subscribers annually to learn about their experience with cars, appliances, retailers, and computers. In their latest survey, almost 83,000 readers shared their experiences with computers. Not everyone was pleased. WINNERS AND LOSERS In laptops and desktops Apple was the most reliable. Plus it's tech support was - by far - the highest rated. Is it...

[SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE][SATIRE] What Religion is the Best Religion? Religion has been with man for thousands of years, but with so many to choose from how do you know which one is right for you? We did a study on major religions to provide the answers. You'll find religion providing these basic essentials: - Explanation of what happens when we die - Narration of universal origin - Understanding of what is intrinsically good and bad HOW WE SCORED We tested eight beliefs Catholicism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, along with Atheism, Hinduism, and Satanism to determine which one is best for you. We...

If you get new electronics for Christmas and want to pass your old ones to someone else, (snip) ..... Consumer Reports says it's important to remove your personal data before you get rid of any electronic device. "Everything from financial documents to photos, you want to make sure to delete all that information before you give it or sell it to anyone else," said Rich Fisco, Consumer Reports. On many tablets there are built-in ways to wipe your data. For example, on the iPad, go to Settings and selected "General." Look for the "Reset" option. In the next window, choose...