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    CR Digital Archive

    July 2014

    Special Section

    The perfect kitchen for entertaining and every day
    Dedicated stations for devices and dirty dishes manage the mess

    Features

    What to know about sunscreen before buying it
    Saving your skin means getting the facts straight
    Your secrets aren't safe
    Data thieves are after your most private info—when you use Wi-Fi and shop online, and even when you store files in the cloud

    Cars

    How to track your teen driver
    These devices help keep tabs on a young driver
    Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid review
    This halfhearted hybrid only gives a slight bump in fuel economy

    Up Front

    Find a nail polish that lasts
    A $2 Sinful Colors polish beat a $27 Chanel in Consumer Reports' tests
    How to deal with on-the-road emergencies
    Learn what do in a number of sticky situations

    Departments

    Viewpoint: Credit agencies and a menacing merger
    This page highlights efforts by Consumers Union to improve the marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The July 2014 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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