How we research

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What we look at

[RESEARCH_CRITERIA: list the criteria used for each article type: best, vs, pricing, fix, guide.]

How we test

[RESEARCH_TESTING: describe what is actually done, for example hands-on use, vendor documents, pricing pages. Be specific and only state what is true.]

Where information comes from

[RESEARCH_SOURCES: primary sources used, and how sources are listed in each article.]

How we keep articles current

[RESEARCH_UPDATES: how often prices and features are rechecked, and what the “Updated” and “Prices checked” dates mean.]

Corrections

[CORRECTIONS: how to report an error and how corrections are noted.]