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Tools By Quina Baterna 3 months ago

How To Use A Wrench To Easily Organize Your Wires

Organizing wires is an essential part of finishing any wiring job, but it can be tedious. Now a hack using a wrench aims to make it easier than ever.

Technology By Quina Baterna 3 months ago

5 Unexpected Ways To Use WD-40

WD-40 is one of the most iconic household items ever, but it actually has some very out-of-the-box uses that can make your day-to-day life easier.

Electric Vehicles By Tom Clark 3 months ago

Why North Carolina Is Critical To EV Battery Production In The US

Despite so many electronics being manufactured in China, the state of North Carolina plays a major role in developing batteries for electric vehicles.

SUVs and Crossovers By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

Is The Mazda CX-50 Bigger Than The CX-5? Here's How They Compare In Size & Specs

The Mazda CX-5 and CX-50 are similar in many ways, right down to the nearly identical names. But they also differ in crucial areas such as size and features.

Technology By Jordan Wirth 3 months ago

5 Things You Should Do Immediately After Buying A New iPhone

New iPhone in hand? Change these five settings first to boost privacy, speed up access, and make the most of what your iPhone can actually do.

Technology By Joseph Chidi 3 months ago

What Is The Hole On The Back Of An Airplane For?

Ever noticed that little hole on the back of a plane? It’s not random, it vents the APU, a mini engine that powers systems when the main ones are off.

Front 3/4 view of the Toyota Prius that set the fuel economy world record

Cars By Charlie Berrey 3 months ago

This Toyota Holds A World Record For The Most Miles Per Gallon

Toyota is notable for hybrid powertrains and fuel efficient cars, but only one Toyota holds the Guinness world record for the highest fuel economy.

Milwaukee tool collection display at hardware store

Tools By Mike Shutt 3 months ago

Home Depot Vs. Ace Hardware: Which Hardware Store Is Cheaper?

Home Depot and Ace Hardware both offer a lineup of tool brands, but you might be able to find some products at a cheaper price depending on where you go.

Wearables By Adnan Ahmed 3 months ago

Here Are All The Ways You Can Use Your Apple Watch Without Your iPhone

Essentially, an Apple Watch is an extension of your iPhone, but there are ways you can use it on its own. Here are all of them so you can try for yourself.

A 2015 F15 chassis BMW X5 on display indoors at a motor show

Cars By D Figg 3 months ago

13 BMWs Powered By The N55 Engine

If you're a fan of BMW's as much as you are powerful engines, look no further than this list of BMWs powered by the three-liter inline-six N55 engine.

Motorcycles By Charles Earley 3 months ago

How To Avoid Wrist Pain While Riding A Motorcycle

Maximizing your comfort on a motorcycle can help you ride longer distances . Here are a few tips and add-ons that will help reduce wrist pain while riding.

A man replacing a car battery located in the trunk

Cars By Shane Schmid 3 months ago

Some Cars Have Batteries In The Trunk - Here's Why

While cars almost universally have their batteries located under the hood, more and more models are moving it into a trunk compartment instead. Why?

Yeti coolers and other products on display in a store

Tools By Daksh Chaudhary 3 months ago

Here's Why Yeti Recalled Its Hopper Coolers

Yeti recalled some models of its coolers in 2023. We explain what the issue was and what to do if you still have one of the affected coolers.

1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager, left-side view, black-and-white photograph

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 3 months ago

What Is A Chrysler 'K-Car,' And How Did They Get Their Name?

Chrysler was saved by the introduction of the "K-Car," but what is it, exactly, and how did it revolutionize not just the automaker but the entire industry?

Screen of iPhone displaying App Store app

iPhone By Patrick Phillips 3 months ago

Can't Find The App Store On Your iPhone? Here's How To Get It Back

If you're trying to find your Apple App Store and it's nowhere to be seen, don't panic. There are ways to bring it back to your iPhone Home Screen.

Motorcycles By Jon Dempsey 3 months ago

What Are The Flashing Lights On MotoGP Leathers For?

If you've ever noticed flashing lights on MotoGP riders' suits, you're probably curious why they're there. The tech plays a crucial role in rider safety.

Front quarter shot of a Bentley Continental GTC in blue

Cars By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

Bentley Convertibles Are Not Cheap - Here's How Much A New One Costs In 2025

Bentley Convertibles offer some of the highest-luxury touring driving experiences, but this understandably come at a high premium for potential buyers.

An artist's rendering of the General Atomics YFQ-42 drone in flight

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 months ago

What Is A Wingman Drone And How Does It Work With Fighter Jets?

The future of aerial combat in the military looks like it could be increasingly unmanned. Wingman drones are a step in that direction. Here's what we know.

An aged-looking map with a yellow triangle superimposed alongside the legend

Science By Mark Roy 3 months ago

How The Bermuda Triangle Got Its Terrifying Reputation For Making Ships Disappear

There's no mystery to the Bermuda Triangle, as ships and planes don't vanish there at an unusually high rate, and most have a reasonable explanation.

M12 Subcompact Brushless ¼-inch Hex Impact Driver in use

Milwaukee By Jack Picone 3 months ago

What Is Milwaukee's Smallest Impact Driver? (And What Can You Do With It?)

An impact driver can come in handy for quite a few different projects, and Milwaukee has one that comes in a small package. Here's what it's capable of.

Technology By Corazon Victorino 3 months ago

NASA Has Its Own Fleet Of Fighter Jets - Here's What They're Used For

NASA, the agency known for space exploration maintains a fleet of fighter jets as well, but it's not for their original purpose. Here's what we know.

Technology By Daksh Chaudhary 3 months ago

Used Carbon Fiber Can Be Recycled, But It's Not Easy – Here's Why

Carbon fiber is a widely used in a lot of industries, notable for its strength. As well as being expensive, it's very difficult to recycle, but not impossible.

Driver holds on to the shift lever of the automatic transmission

Cars By Tom Clark 3 months ago

Does Your Car Have A 6-Speed Or 8-Speed Transmission? Here's How To Tell

More often than not, car transmissions have multiple speeds, or gears. How can you tell if your car has a six-speed or an eight-speed transmission?

The USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier anchored just outside a port.

Naval By Rahul Srinivas 3 months ago

How Much Do Aircraft Carriers Weigh? (And Which Is The Heaviest?)

Asking how much an aircraft carrier weighs is a tricky question because there are so many carriers around the world, so it really depends which one you mean.

the traffic light on clinton road in new jersey

Cars By Olivia Richman 3 months ago

The Most Infuriating Traffic Light In U.S. History Used To Make New Jersey Driver Bonkers

New Jersey drivers complain about the light in West Milford at Clinton Road and Route 23, but two decades ago, it could stay red for over five minutes.

A Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition at speed on a closed course, rider leaning left

Motorcycles By Ron King 3 months ago

This Bike Has The Most Powerful 2-Cylinder Engine In The World - Here's How Fast It Can Go

The two-cylinder layout is exceptionally common in the world of motorcycles. This bike has the most powerful two-cylinder in the world, and it's really fast.x

Cars By Brian McHugh 3 months ago

Is A Car Totaled If The Airbags Deploy? Here's What You Need To Know

If you're in an accident where your airbags deploy, you might think it's curtains for your car. That may not necessarily be the case. Here's what we know.

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