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Most Reliable Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Brands
Consumer Reports’ exclusive survey-based reliability ratings show that several walk-behind lawn mower brands are trustworthy. But a few, like that canine output, kinda stink. To help consumers avoid the clunkers, Consumer Reports’ experts surveyed tens of thousands of CR members to find out which mower brands had the most problems, and what those problems were. “Data from our member surveys…
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Most Reliable Gas Riding Mower Brands of 2025
These latest findings come from CR’s exclusive member surveys fielded in the fall of 2022, 2023, and 2024, which leveraged data on 12,222 gas-powered riding mowers that members purchased new between 2014 and 2024. Below is a breakdown of the winners and losers across the three gas riding mower categories we test: lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, and rear-engine riders. CR’s…
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Is it Still Safe and Reliable?
LastPass fast facts Our rating: 3.4 stars out of 5.Pricing: Starts at $3 per month.Key features: Extensive multi-factor authentication options. Offers a free plan. One-time password feature. Image: LastPass In 2022, LastPass experienced two major data breaches that resulted in customer data being stolen. This data consisted of encrypted fields such as website usernames and passwords, secure notes and form-filled…
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Most and Least Reliable Microwave Brands
The most common complaints reported by owners of both countertop and over-the-range microwaves were excessive noise, control panel buttons breaking, and uneven heating. Within the countertop microwave category, KitchenAid brand microwaves were four times more likely than other brands to have problems with control panel buttons breaking (13 percent vs. 3 percent) and doors not locking or closing properly (8…
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Most Reliable Clothes Dryer Brands
Our owner satisfaction rating reflects the proportion of CR members who are extremely likely to recommend the dryer they bought to others. CR surveyed 56,562 members over a three-year span from 2022 to 2024, basing results on their experiences with 62,755 dryers purchased new between 2014 and 2024. If you’re just beginning your search for a new dryer, our clothes…
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Reliable Used Sports Cars for Under $25,000
A good sports car can make almost any drive more enjoyable, whether it’s carving up winding roads or just cruising along. But a breakdown can quickly turn that enjoyment into frustration. While most of today’s sports cars can deliver the fun without the worry about being stranded on the side of the road, there are still cars and model years…
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VoIP Fax Might Work, But There Are More Reliable Options
While it’s possible to send a fax using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), it’s not a good idea. VoIP fax is not reliable, at all, and there is no IT person in the world who would recommend that you send a fax with VoIP. Faxing is built on analog technology that isn’t compatible with digital VoIP phone systems that make…
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Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Cars and SUVs
Below you’ll find our list of the most reliable 3-year-old cars and SUVs we’ve identified based on our Annual Auto Surveys of Consumer Reports members. The vehicles are listed in order of their reliability score within their vehicle category. We also identify when active safety systems, including forward collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot warning (BSW), and…
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Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks
We’ve created this guide to help you find the pickup trucks most likely to fulfill your needs without breaking down and saddling you with repair bills. The vehicles listed below, in alphabetical order, performed well in CR’s road tests when they were new and, according to our surveys of CR members, have above-average reliability. One caveat with used vehicles is…
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Is Microsoft Editor Reliable?
Key Takeaways Microsoft Editor catches most essential errors and helps with inclusiveness. It supports many languages and suggests ways to write more concisely. However, it can be glitchy, miss some glaring mistakes, and sometimes suggest illogical amendments. Many people rely on Microsoft’s AI-powered writing assistant, Microsoft Editor, to identify typos, spelling errors, and grammatical issues. It’s free in Word for…
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