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March 2024

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Cover Story

How to Find a Mattress You'll Love

Waking up tired and achy? Here's how to choose a bed that will lead to restful nights and brighter days.

Do You Need These Mattress Accessories?

Salespeople might offer these items free, or to entice you to pay extra. Here's when to say yes—or no.

Cars

Most and Least Loved Car Brands

The rankings are based on Consumer Reports' owner satisfaction survey

The Cars People Love Most

Sports cars, family-friendly SUVs, EVs, and hybrids top our list of the most satisfying vehicles

Most and Least Satisfying Models in Their Class

We look at how vehicles satisfied their owners in terms of comfort, driving experience, infotainment, and ownership cost

Cars That Are Really Fun to Drive

CR's experts pick new and used cars that are both reliable and rewarding

Features

How to Fix Your Phone

Repairing electronic devices can be frustrating. Here's how to quickly get help with replacing the battery, unlocking a frozen screen, or repairing a cracked screen on your phone.

How to Fix Your Laptop

Repairing electronic devices can be frustrating. Here's how to quickly get help with battery, screen, keyboard, and hard drive issues.

How to Fix Your WiFi

Repairing electronic devices can be frustrating. Here's how to quickly get help with slow signals, dropped connections, and other potential router issues.

Product Update

How to Find the Best Toaster Oven for Your Kitchen

Today's toaster ovens are smarter and larger, and have a lot of skills: They air-fry, bake bread, and more. Here, how to select the right one for your countertop.

CR Money

How to Avoid 7 Hidden Fees

All those extra costs tacked onto food deliveries, hotel rooms, and airplane tickets really add up. Here's the way to pay less.

How to Find and Cancel Unwanted Online Subscriptions

These tips will help you end services you no longer need

CR Health

Are Probiotic Sodas, Stress-Relieving Tonics, and Other So-Called Healthy Drinks Good for You?

Find out whether those functional beverages as well as green juices and kombucha can boost energy, immunity, and mood

Departments & Columns

From Our President: Trust in Our Testing

Building a Better World, Together

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