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A Vizio TV hanging on the wall displaying an abstract image

TVs and Streaming By Zak Wojnar 4 months ago

Five Settings You Should Immediately Change On Your Vizio TV

Whether it's your picture looking a bit too blue or the dreaded soap opera effect setting in, here are the settings that are ruining your new Vizio television.

The 52-inch Husky 9-Drawer Tool Chest on white background

Hand Tools By Ron King 4 months ago

Is The Husky 9 Drawer Tool Chest Any Good? Here's What Users Say

Of the many tool chests available at Home Depot, its 9-Drawer option from Husky has inspired some of the strongest user opinions. Here's what they had to say.

Close-up of an engine bay of a C6 Corvette Z06, featuring 7.0 liter LS7

Cars By Siddharth Munjal 4 months ago

LS Vs Vortec Engines: The Key Differences, Explained

The LS and Vortec engines are well-known to be under the hood of GM models, but there are key differences between them. Here's what you need to know.

Military By Ron King 4 months ago

Which UTV Brands Does The US Military Utilize & What Tasks Are They Used For?

The United States military uses UTVs for a plethora of operations, but the brands they get them from aren't the typical military manufacturers.

Cars By Jowi Morales 4 months ago

This Is The Safest Kia Car In 2025, According To IIHS

Kia's known for making great-value cars, but the automaker doesn't skimp on safety, either, with one model standing head and shoulders above the rest.

Yamaha MT-09 being ridden through the city at night

Motorcycles By Travis Langness 4 months ago

Yamaha MT-09 Vs. R6: Which Motorcycle Is Faster?

Both the Yamaha MT-09 and the R6 are high-performance bikes, but which powerhouse is faster? Here's a breakdown of top speed, horsepower, and 0-60 times.

Milwaukee By Nate Williams 4 months ago

What Does The Button On A Milwaukee Heated Jacket Do?

The button on your Milwaukee heated jacket isn't just for show. A single tap means the difference between feeling chilly and all-day comfort.

Minor scratches and a dent in the body of a silver car

Cars By Caroline Anschutz 4 months ago

Can You Really Fix Car Dents With Cheap Cans Of Compressed Air? (And Should You?)

Car repairs can be expensive, so you might be tempted to try to remove dents and dings using this compressed air hack. But is it worth the risk?

a shift lock release button on the Hyundai Elantra

Cars By Zohaib Ahmed 4 months ago

What Is The Little Button Next To Your Car's Gear Shift For?

If you have an automatic with a floor shifter, you might have seen a little button sitting next to it. What is it and what does it actually do?

Motorcycles By Travis Langness 4 months ago

Kawasaki Ninja H2R: Why This Motorcycle Is Historically One-Of-A-Kind

The Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle has a jaw-dropping price tag, but to be honest, the bike backs it up. Here's everything you need to know.

Cars By Nate Williams 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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.

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