Can You Reset Your Ryobi 40V Battery? It's Complicated
Want to reset your Ryobi 40V battery instead of replacing it? There’s an unofficial process, but is it safe and worth it?
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Marinel Sigue
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Unplugging Your Roku TV Doesn't Reset It - Here's What You Need To Do
Think pulling the plug resets your Roku TV? Not quite; there’s a specific step you’ll need to take if you really want a full reset.
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Google Doodle Baseball: How Do You Play The Popular Web-Based Game?
The Google Doodle baseball game is simple, but a very popular web-based game. Here's how it works and how you can play it today.
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Can You Use A 20V DeWalt Weed Eater Head On A 60V?
DeWalt offers 20V and 60V weed-eaters. If you decide to upgrade to a 60V, could you keep the trimmer head from the 20V? The answer depends on a few factors.
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How To Check Your Wrist Temperature With An Apple Watch
The Apple Watch can monitor all sorts of things about your health, including your wrist temperature -- helpful for those who are tracking ovulation.
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Why Your Amazon Fire TV Stick Is Stuck On The Logo (And How To Fix It)
A Fire TV Stick stuck on the logo can ruin movie night. Before you panic, here’s what could be causing the problem and what you should try first.
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Why A Samsung TV Might Not Turn On (Even Though You Can See The Red Light)
Is your Samsung TV not turning on, but the power indicator light is still illuminated? It may be as simple as resetting some of your TV's components.
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How To Cancel Amazon Music (And What To Do If It Won't Let You)
Canceling Amazon Music isn’t always simple. Here’s what to know about managing your subscription and what to try if the cancel option doesn’t appear.
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Dusk-To-Dawn Light Bulb: What Is It & How Does It Work?
If you want some level of lighting automation without smart bulbs, then dusk-to-dawn light bulbs might just be the solution. Here's a quick primer.
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Does The Enabot Security Camera Work Remotely? What To Know Before You Buy
Thinking about getting an Enabot security camera robot? Here’s what you should know about its remote features, app support, and long-distance control.
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What Is An AI File & How Do You Convert It?
Not sure what an AI file is or how to open one? We explain why designers use this format, where it comes from, and the best ways to convert it to other formats.
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Is Your Blink Camera Flashing Green? Here's Why (And How To Fix It)
Blink camera flashing green? It’s not a festive glitch; instead, it hints at a lost internet connection. Here's how to solve it.
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How To Perform A Kwikset Smart Lock Reset (And Change The 4-Digit Code?)
Smart locks from brands like Kwikset can go wrong, but there's thankfully a way of resetting them back to factory settings and changing the code. Here's how.
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Can I Connect A MacBook Pro To Any Monitor? A Look At Its Compatibility
Apple builds its MacBook Pro laptops to support a wide variety of connections to external monitors -- but that also means there are a lot of confusiong options.
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Do Batteries Really Bounce When They're Dead?
You might have seen social media posts and videos about the so-called battery bounce test -- if you drop a battery and it bounces, it's dead. Does it work?
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Here's How To Set Up An Amazon Basics Smart Light Bulb
Amazon's house brand, Amazon Basics, produces its own smart home devices that tie into the Alexa ecosystem, like a smart light bulb. Here's how to set it up.
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How Long Do Lithium-Ion Power Tool Batteries Typically Last?
It's just a fact of the matter that the battery on your power tools will degrade over time, but how long can you expect your batteries to actually last?
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What Does ZR Mean On A Tire?
Tire markings aren’t random, they reveal crucial details about your car’s capabilities. Find out what ZR means and why it matters more than you might think.
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What Exactly Does The Reset Button On A Router Do? Here's When To Use It
Ever wondered what happens when you press that tiny reset button on your router? It wipes everything back to default, so use it wisely.
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Here's Why Your Google Password Manager Is Not Autofilling
Google Password Manager is designed to simplify logins, but sometimes autofill fails. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to fix it.
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Can You Use A Phone Charger To Charge Your Laptop?
Your phone and laptop both charge with USB-C, so can you use your phone charger to power up your laptop? The answer depends on several factors.
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What Are The Three Dots At Top Of iPad Apps For?
Ever noticed the three dots that you find on top of apps running on your iPad? These are actually part of an incredibly useful productivity feature.
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Will Ryobi's Soap Dispensing Scrubber Damage Your Car?
If you're looking to clean your car instead of going through a car wash, Ryobi's Soap Dispensing Scrubber seems perfect, but will it do more harm than good?
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Want To Multitask On Your iPad? Here's How To Do It
iPad's have finally added multitasking functions, making them closer than ever to full-fledged PCs. Here's how to use multitasking on your iPad.
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Why Your JBL Headphones Aren't Charging (And How To Fix It)
JBL makes great wireless headphones, but they're not perfect, and there are times where they won't charge. Here's why it happens and what to do about it.
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How To Set Your iPhone Screen To Grayscale (And Why You Might Want To)
Want to make your iPhone screen black and white? Turning on grayscale has some surprising benefits beyond just changing how it looks.
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Are DeWalt 18V And 20V Power Tool Batteries Interchangeable?
With an 18V to 20V adapter, DeWalt 20V batteries can power most 18V tools, but battery size and tool type affect compatibility and charging.
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