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August 2024 The full issue is available for  

Cover Story

The Danger in Your Dust
What's floating in your home's air could be harmful to your health. Here's how to keep your place clean—and safe.
6 Strategies to Keep Household Dust at Bay
Sealing off the points where dust enters your house and minimizing spaces where it settles can make cleanup much easier
CR's Guide to Dust-Busting Tools
These top products can help keep your home particulate-free

Features

Tired of Fake Friend Requests, Dumb Videos, and Scams? Here's How to Make Facebook and Instagram Fun Again.
Tips for everything from controlling the ads you see to staying safe from hacking
How to Get Your Passport Fast Before Your Next Trip Abroad
Use this guide to make sure you have the right documents in time for takeoff

Cars

The Most Comfortable Cars You Can Buy
A smooth ride, a quiet interior, supportive seats, and adjustable seat belts can all increase the pleasure of driving—and keep you safer

CR Money

Save Big at the Supermarket
Shopping for food has really changed, with far more opportunities to pay less. Here's what grocers are also doing to save you time and make this chore more fun.

Special Section

The Last Goodbye: How to Plan a Funeral
A complete guide to giving loved ones the right send-off—from traditional services to new green burials

CR Health

Great Grains in Just 90 Seconds
Pouches with precooked whole grains make eating healthy a whole lot easier

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