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The Harbor Freight sign on a storefront.

Harbor Freight By Shane O'Neill 3 months ago

Is Dumpster Diving At Harbor Freight Legal? Here's What You Should Know

When money is tight, some people will engage in dumpster diving -- digging around in trash for stuff still in good shape. Is it legal at Harbor Freight stores?

Computer peripherals keyboard PC mice mouse

Electric Vehicles By Eli Shayotovich 3 months ago

5 Bizarre Computer Mice We Can't Believe Exist

The computer mouse is the definitive pointing device, but the tech world has tried for years to reinvent the wheel and created bizarre alternative peripherals.

Cars By Tharindu Dias 3 months ago

5 Reasons Old Gas Stations Were Way Better Than What We Have Now

Gas stations used to be called "service stations" and they really earned that title. Here are a few reasons why we think they were better than today's.

Trucks By Eli Shayotovich 3 months ago

5 Massive Street-Legal Trucks That Are As Close As You'll Get To Driving A Tank

While it is illegal to drive a tank around on the roads, you can get a very similar experience with these trucks that actually are road-legal.

a Daasault Falcon 7X landing at an airport

Technology By Edward Munene 3 months ago

Taylor Swift's Private Jet: Details About The $54M Dassault Falcon

Combining fighter-jet tech with hotel-suite comfort, this long-range aircraft is built to reach remote venues and major cities in record time.

Aviation By KR Manalo 3 months ago

Why The US Air Force Is Discontinuing The B-1B Lancer

After some impressive years in service, ht e B-1B Lancer is on its way out of the US Air Force, but why now and what will come to replace the jet.

semi-truck on the road with an advertisement on the trailer

Trucks By Humphrey Bwayo 3 months ago

Long-Haul Truckers Agree: These 5 Things Are A Must Have In A Good Semi Truck

Driving a tractor-trailer for long hours in going to get tiresome as time drags on. Some accessories can make the job much more comfortable, though.

Mova V50 Ultra Complete cleaning the floor while a grey cat watches cautiously.

Reviews By Rob Rich 3 months ago

Robovac Cat Showdown: MOVA V50 Ultra Complete Tested In Real Kitty Conditions

Our MOVA’s V50 Ultra Complete review shows how this piece of hardware works with a home with cats -- with wood flooring, carpeting, and everything in-between.

Classic Cars By Mike Garrett 3 months ago

What Made Pontiac's 8-Lug Wheels So Special, And Which Models Had Them?

Pontiac solved a common problem with cars of the era when it introduced eight-lug wheels on certain models in the 1960s; here's how.

One of the RAAF's lead-in jet fighters lays over in the General Aviation area.

Aviation By Charles Earley 3 months ago

What Is A Lead-In Fighter Jet And Why Is It Crucial For Fighter Pilots?

Lead-in fighter jets help up-and-coming pilots bridge the gap between training and being ready for combat, but what makes these aircraft so special?

Close up of Harley-Davidson's Screamin' Eagle Stage IV Performance Crate Engine

Motorcycles By Humphrey Bwayo 3 months ago

How Much HP Does Harley-Davidson's Screamin' Eagle Stage IV Performance Crate Engine Have?

Harley’s most powerful crate engine packs serious muscle. Find out what makes it a game-changer for performance and street-legal touring bikes.

Three fighter jets superimposed over a British flag

Vehicles By Michael Bruton 3 months ago

5 Of The Newest British-Made Jet Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed

From supersonic solo projects to multi-nation collaborations, here are five of the newest fighter jets the United Kingdom has brought to the skies.

Side view of female hand typing on laptop keyboard.

Technology By Corazon Victorino 3 months ago

What Happens If You Reply To A 'Do Not Reply' Email?

Everyone has some sort of subscription or app that occasionally sends out emails that say "Do not reply." Have you ever responded? Here's what happens.

Power Tools By Shane O'Neill 3 months ago

How DeWalt's Impact Drivers And Impact Wrenches Differ

If you're just trying to get a task done, you might think that your DeWalt Impact Driver and Impact Wrench are interchangeable. However, they're quite different.

man taking chicken out of small air fryer

Technology By Sarah Chaney 3 months ago

13 Tiny Appliances Made To Fit Your Small Kitchen

Maximize counter space with these compact, multi purpose kitchen appliances, from mini coffee makers to tiny blenders and air fryers.

Hand plugging in USB-C cable to laptop power port

Technology By Marinel Sigue 3 months ago

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.

Two Bosch nickel-cadmium batteries on a table.

Power Tools By Shane O'Neill 3 months ago

What Is The Memory Effect & Do You Still Need To Worry About It With Your Power Tool Batteries?

If you own certain types of older power tools, their performance could degrade over time due to a decades-old issue known as the memory effect.

Cars By Mark Cowley 3 months ago

5 Of The Fastest AMG Models Ever Created, Ranked By Top Speed

Mercedes-AMG models are known for their exceptional tuning and performance, but out of all the cars born of this partnership, which one is the fastest?

iPad showing two apps with three dots at the top

Tablets By Marinel Sigue 3 months ago

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.

2025 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 parked on a mountain road

Automotive Reviews By Travis Langness 3 months ago

The Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Proves You Don't Need A 911

Porsche's Cayman may be headed for an all-electric future, but that doesn't make the current 718 any less appealing.

Electric Vehicles By Eli Shayotovich 3 months ago

The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars Owned By Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen was the "King of Cool" and that extended to te cars in his collection, many of which he drove in his films. Here are our favorites.

A black and chrome Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine with a black background

Motorcycles By Dauglas Denga 3 months ago

Why Harley-Davidson Developed The Milwaukee-Eight Engine (And What It Powers)

Harley-Davidson introduced the Milwaukee-Eight engine in August of 2016, and it powers some of its more popular motorcycles on the road today.

white Honda Accord Hybrid, cruising in the town

Cars By Philip Kambutu 3 months ago

Is It Worth Replacing The Hybrid Battery In Your Honda Accord?

If your Honda Accord's hybrid battery is giving you trouble, you have two options: replace it or get a new vehicle. Here are some factors to consider.

An aviator salutes a C-130J Super Hercules.

News By Chris Littlechild 3 months ago

The Air Force Gave This Crashed C-130J Super Hercules A Second Chance At Flight

The U.S. Air Force is no stranger to repairing aircraft that others would deem unrepairable. This C-130J Super Hercules was a quite the challenge, though.