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Cars By Nate Williams 2 months ago

Tire Plug Vs. Patch: What's The Difference Between These Repair Methods?

If you've got a flat tire, you can fix it up with a tire plug or patch. Despite the similar names and concepts, they are not the same thing.

Porsche 911 Turbo 930 generation front 3/4 view with Paris in the background

Cars By Ivo Gievski 2 months ago

5 Of The Most Dangerous Classic Supercars You Can Drive

With horsepower figures rising in recent years, supercars are known for being hard to handle, but these classics earned reputations for danger.

Classic Cars By Charlie Berrey 2 months ago

Why Corvettes Have A Different Logo Than Other Chevrolet Cars

The Corvette logo stands out from Chevrolet's other cars with its distinctly patterned flags and unique shapes. Here's the history behind the iconic emblem.

Feminine hands on a laptop with a virtual screen showing a VPN shield as the middle man between users and the internet

Internet By Joseph Chidi 2 months ago

What Does 'Military Grade Encryption' Really Mean On A VPN?

If you're shopping around for a VPN, you may have come across providers who tout "military grade encryption", but what does that actually mean?

Person holding iPhone in front of Apple Store display

iPhone By Jordan Wirth 2 months ago

5 Settings To Turn Off On Your iPhone

The iPhone once changed the world, but times have caught up with the slowly evolving platform. Check these settings to preserve privacy and battery life.

Technology By Cody D. Campbell 2 months ago

5 Of The Best Dyson Cordless Vacuum Alternatives (According To Owners)

Dyson has developed a reputation for high-quality vacuum cleaners, but its cordless line can break the bank. These alternatives may be just what you need.

A Kawasaki Z1 on a display stand in a museum-like setting.

Motorcycles By Mark Roy 2 months ago

How The Kawasaki Z1 Changed The Course Of Japanese Motorcycle History

The Kawasaki Z1 dropped people's jaws when it was debuted, and over the decades since, it continues to influence the Japanese motorcycle market.

Waymo self-driven taxi in the street of San Francisco during springtime day

Cars By Tom Clark 2 months ago

Who Owns Waymo And Where Are The Cars Made?

Who runs Waymo and where are its cars built? The story goes beyond Google, with a new Arizona factory turning ordinary cars into robotaxis

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 2 months ago

How Big Is The Crew On A B-52 Bomber?

The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the greatest assets the United States Air Force has in its arsenal. Its crew is bigger than that of many other jet bombers.

An F-22 Raptor fluing ahead of an older F-series fighter jet, with farms below them.

Aviation By D Figg 2 months ago

13 Countries That Make Their Own Fighter Jets

There are a wide array of different countries that make their own fighter jets, but these are 13 of the most notable.

Dewalt By Shane O'Neill 2 months ago

Can You Use A DeWalt Hammer Drill As A Regular Drill?

DeWalt's hammer drills are power-packed tools, but can they be used in the same capacity as the brand's regular drills? Here's what you need to know.

A red Cummins engine on display at an expo

Trucks By Dauglas Denga 2 months ago

Why Are Some Cummins Engines Colored Red?

Some Cummins engines, often referred to as "red tops," featured a particular "Apex Red" hue that became symbolic of a particular series of diesel powerplants.

Gray Hyundai Kona Electric driving on a road, trees in the background

Cars By Azzief Khaliq 2 months ago

These Are 2025's Worst Car Deals (According To Consumer Reports)

Consumer Reports compared those cars' real prices with their MSRP, and things don't look too good. But is the MSRP a good indication of a fair price?

Tools By Shane O'Neill 2 months ago

Does Width Matter On Lawn Mower Blades?

While there are several factors and measurements you should consider when buying a new mower blade, its width does not rank highly among them.

A Bentley W12 engine under a lifted hood.

Cars By Marko Mikulic 2 months ago

Does Bentley Make Its Own Engines, Or Does VW Manufacture Them?

Bentley has a long history of building its own engines, even its 12-cylinder mammoths. Now that the company has been acquired by VW, is that still the case?

Store rack with generators of different sizes

Tools By KR Manalo 2 months ago

Gasoline Vs. Propane Generators: Which Is The Cheaper Option?

Generators are great for emergencies or going off-grid, but you've got multiple options for fuel. Which is cheaper, a gas or propane generator?

Cars By Niel Stender 2 months ago

13 Cars With The Best Braking Systems, Ranked By Stopping Distance

Everyone talks about 0–60 times, but what about 60–0? Here are the best braking systems, from American muscle to million-dollar European sophistication.

Motorcycles By Edward Munene 2 months ago

Yamaha Motorcycles: Which Bike Is Best For Beginners?

Yamaha has been making motorcycles for decades, and it has just about everything for every type of rider. Which Yamaha motorcycle is best for beginners?

A catapult officer giving the go-ahead for launch

Naval By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

The Strange Aircraft Carrier Ritual Involving Boots And A Catapult

Among the many unique traditions that have become custom on aircraft carriers over the decades is a strange one involving boots and a catapult.

Technology By Adnan Ahmed 2 months ago

5 Hidden CarPlay Features You're Probably Not Using

Think CarPlay ends at navigation and music? It hides cool tricks waiting to be found; your next ride just got a whole lot smarter.

Wide front right view of tan and blue 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 parked on roadway

Cars By Dauglas Denga 2 months ago

This Is The Worst Toyota Engine Ever Made

Toyota earned its spot as the world's best-selling automaker by producing engines that offer reliability and long life, with at least one notable exception.

Sherman tank static memorial in Normandy, France

Military By Michael Bruton 2 months ago

The 5 Most Important Allied Tanks In WW2 History

German Tiger tanks are famed for size, power, and armor, but British, American, and Soviet tanks took the fight to the Third Reich — and won.

Front 3/4 of a red and black 2022 Chevrolet Camaro

Cars By Ali Hassan 2 months ago

This Is The Most Stolen Car In America, According To The IIHS

Keyless entry and ignition makes life easy for drivers, but even easier for car thieves to clone and copy key codes, before stealing your car.

A 2025 Subaru Outback SUV with canoe affixed to the top of the vehicle

Car Accessories By Rahul Srinivas 2 months ago

When (And Why) Did Subaru Start Using CVT Transmissions?

Many of the vehicles in Subaru's lineup have fully swapped over to CVT transmissions, with the only exceptions being the sporty WRX and BRZ performance cars.