ot only are the latest gadgets packed with more features than ever, they�re also harder than ever to figure out. Culprits span the gizmo gamut from DVD players to digital cameras and even televisions. Time is wasted on poorly written, Bible-sized manuals. Patience is lost on customer service calls. Extra trips are made to the store. Often, consumers make do. Some rely on geeky relatives or friends to install or troubleshoot.

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