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A car with headlights and fog lights turned on in the dark

Car Accessories By Marko Mikulic 2 months ago

Is It Illegal To Drive With Only Your Car's Fog Lights On? It's Complicated

Your fog lights can be a great ally whenever bad weather makes it hard to see at night. But would using fog lights alone be considered illegal?

Royal Navy aircraft carrier crews doing a FOD walk

Military By Jowi Morales 2 months ago

Why Crew Members Have To Walk & Scan An Aircraft Carrier Before Flight Ops

There are many responsibilities involved with being on an aircraft carrier, including walking and scanning the area before flight ops. Here's why.

Handheld vacuum cleaning fur off beige furniture

Ryobi By Alli Hill 2 months ago

What's The Difference Between Each Of Ryobi's Hand Vacuums?

Ryobi makes a lot of hand vacuums, but how different are they? As it turns out, there's a vacuum for every occasion. Here's how to choose the right one for you.

A fully rebuilt 350 small block Chevy engine bay with Edelbrock air-filter

Cars By Siddharth Munjal 2 months ago

Small Block Turbo: What To Know Before Upgrading Your Engine

If you're about to jump into the world of turbo-charging your engine, there are a few important things to consider before starting the upgrade.

iPhone By Jack Picone 2 months ago

Do You Get Car Sick Looking At Your iPhone? This Hidden Feature May Help

If you struggle with car sickness, there's an iPhone feature that might help alleviate your symptoms.

Technology By Jon Dempsey 2 months ago

Why Is Some Airplane Landing Gear Tilted? Here's How It Works & The Role Tilt Plays

Airplanes themselves are engineering marvels and their landing gear are equally impressive. Tilted landing gears might look odd, but they have a purpose.

Yellow 2024 Ford Everest Wildtrak in yellow

SUVs and Crossovers By Olivia Richman 2 months ago

Is Ford Really Bringing The Everest Wildtrak To The US In 2025?

American SUV enthusiasts have heard rumors that the Australia-only Ford Everest Wildtrak is coming to the U.S., but for now, that seems like wishful thinking

A Ford Raptor R jumping along sand dunes on a cloudy day

Trucks By Joe Hindy 2 months ago

5 Of The Loudest Pickup Trucks Ever Made

Some like pickup trucks for the utility they provide, while others prefer them for being big and loud. If you're the latter, this list is for you.

Naval By Jonathan H. Kantor 2 months ago

Who Was Nimitz & Why Is An American Aircraft Carrier Named After Him?

The USS Nimitz is an impressive vessel, but the man it was named after is an equally distinguished figure who left behind a defining legacy.

Mechanic fixing a broken down motorcycle in a workshop

Motorcycles By Humphrey Bwayo 2 months ago

5 Of The Least Reliable Motorcycles Ever Made (By Recalls, Reviews & Redesigns)

Just like cars, there are some motorcycles that are reliable and then others, that are plagued with problems. Here are the ones you might want to avoid.

Tools By Patrick Phillips 2 months ago

Here's Why You Won't Find Craftsman Tools At Home Depot

While Craftsman tools are no longer limited to Sears stores, you can't find them everywhere -- Popular retailer Home Depot doesn't carry Craftsman.

Phone and computer screen showing Amazon website

Motorcycles By Jon Dempsey 2 months ago

Yes, You Can Buy A Motorcycle On Amazon, But Should You? Pros & Cons, Explained

The convenience of online shopping makes it possible to get most things shipped to your door — even a motorcycle. Here are the pros and cons of doing so.

Red 2024 Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV seen from front left on winding mountain road

SUVs and Crossovers By Michael Sullivan 2 months ago

5 More Affordable Alternatives To The Porsche Cayenne GTS

In this golden age of high horsepower, even SUVs are getting in on the action. From the Cayenne GTS to the R1S, consumers are have plenty of choices.

a person using a series of home depot hdx storage containers

Tools By John Davis 2 months ago

Are Home Depot's HDX Storage Containers Any Good? Here's What Users Say

Before you go and buy the HDX storage containers at The Home Depot, it's important to know what previous buys have to say about them.

Vehicles By Chris Littlechild 2 months ago

This Modern Innovation Can Save Tank Crew Members If An M1 Abrams Explodes

Tanks are magnificent machines that offer tons of protection for their occupants, though it's not just armor that keeps them safe. There are new advancements.

Woman sitting in front of laptop while looking at phone with scam call

Smartphones By Caroline Anschutz 2 months ago

What Happens If You Press 1 On An Amazon Scam Call?

Scam calls can claim to come from the least likely of places, including the widely used online retailer Amazon. Here's what can happen if you answer that call.

Side shot of the 1987 Mazda Capella (JDM 626)

Cars By Charlie Berrey 2 months ago

No, The Mazda 626 Isn't Made Anymore - Here's Why (And What Replaced It)

The iconic Mazda 626 was a popular enough line, but it's long since been discontinued. If you want something similar, this is what Mazda replaced it with.

A person typing on a wooden surface using a virtual laser keyboard

Technology By Sumukh Rao 2 months ago

5 Tiny, Palm-Sized Gadgets That Are A Big Waste Of Money

Some tiny gadgets sound clever but turn out useless. From lens kits to Wi-Fi extenders, here are five palm-sized devices not worth your money.

Massive heap of tires collected at WW2 rubber drive in Los Angeles.

Cars By Tom Clark 2 months ago

How World War 2 Changed The Way We Make Car Tires

World War 2 shaped the present day in countless ways. You may be surprised to learn that a rubber shortage in the war also changed the way we make car tires.

TVs and Streaming By Rahul Srinivas 2 months ago

What Does TCL Stand For When It Comes To The TV Brand?

TCL is considered a budget friendly TV brand, but does the name stand for something? Here's what you need to know about the company and its products.

Classic Cars By James Hydzik 2 months ago

What's The Difference Between The Pontiac 350 & Chevy 350 Engine?

While Pontiac's option may not have lasted nearly as long, the Chevrolet 350 served both its eponymous brand, as well as Pontiac, well past the '70s.

Technology By Joseph Chidi 2 months ago

Do Airplanes Use Disc Or Drum Brakes?

Airplanes have been known to use both disc or drum brakes, but what do modern aircraft predominantly use nowadays? Can the older technology still cut it?

A hand holding the cap to a windshield wiper fluid reservoir.

Cars By Dave Goldberg 2 months ago

Here's How To Drain Your Car's Windshield Wiper Fluid

While a car's windshield wiper fluid technically drains itself (since that's what it's intended to do), sometimes you might need to drain it manually.

A woman opening or closing an Apple MacBook Pro laptop

Laptops By Mahnoor Faisal 2 months ago

What's The Average Lifespan Of A MacBook Pro, And Are There Ways To Extend It?

If you're in the market for a MacBook Pro, then you already know you're going to pay a lot of money for it. So how long will such an expensive laptop last ?