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Reliability and Service: Technology's Most (and Least) Reliable Brands When you buy a new PC, camera, printer, or TV, you want a dependable device from a manufacturer thats committed to supporting its customers. We asked 45,000 readers and found out which companies you can really trust. News Hands On With the Apple iPad The iPad underwhelms in terms of hardware and software, but theres a lot of potential for innovative content. Apple's iPad Mistakes If Apple really wants to make the iPad a world-changing device, it should have these features. Apple's iPad: New Device, Old Restrictions The iPad has a lot to offer, but Apple's tight grip on its users' experiences may be a serious drawback for many people. How-To Raise Your Windows IQ: Advice for Newbies Are you new to Windows--or new to computing in general? Read this guide to the basics. 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