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Smartphones By Lynnae Williams 3 months ago

Yes, There Is An App That Allows You To Check Weather Along A Driving Route

Planning a road trip? There’s an app that lets you check the weather along your driving route — learn how it works and why it’s so useful.

Cars By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

What Are Tire Sipes And Can They Really Help Traction While Driving In Wet Conditions?

Tire sipes are additional cuts and slits in the tire that owners add to improve the tire's performance. Do they actually improve it in wet conditions?

Cars By Stephen Fogel 3 months ago

5 Alternatives To The Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Beetle completely changed the U.S. car market, thanks to its cutesy styling and efficiency. Are there any alternatives that fit that bill today?

A pushback tug connected to the front landing gear of a Boeing 737 with a long yellow tow hook

Technology By Mark Roy 3 months ago

Why Do Airplanes Need To Be Pushed Back By Tugs Before Takeoff?

Airplanes can do many things, notably getting people to their destination very quickly. Still, the mind boggles, why do tugs need to tow airplanes?

Tools By Philip Kambutu 3 months ago

How To Choose The Best Drill Press For Your Woodworking Projects

A drill press is a must for more serious forms of woodworking, but there are several options at difference price points. Which is best for your needs?

Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 on dirt trail, front 3/4 view, gray exterior

SUVs and Crossovers By Mike Garrett 3 months ago

Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid: What's The Difference Between These Two Off-Road SUVs

Toyota has a great lineup of SUVs for all the off-road enthusiasts, including the 4Runner and Land Cruiser. What's the difference between these machines?

A blue Meltric DSN150 being plugged into a receptacle.

Technology By Anthoni Oisin 3 months ago

What Is A Meltric Plug And How Does It Differ From A Standard One?

Meltric plugs are different from standard plugs in two key ways. Here's where and why these industrial plugs are in use and what benefits they bring.

Person pouring water over Apache storage case

Harbor Freight By Patrick Phillips 3 months ago

Harbor Freight Has A Cheaper Alternatives To Pelican Cases

Pelican has a wide range of cases available, but they come at a premium price. If you want to save money, here are Harbor Freight alternatives to consider.

Technology By Bob Sharp 3 months ago

How Heavy Are Aircraft Tugs And How Much Weight Can They Pull?

Airplane tugs keep the world's planes moving once they land and need to get around the airport. Here's how much they weigh and how much they can pull.

NASCAR driver entering race car without doors

Cars By Stephen Fogel 3 months ago

Why Don't NASCAR Race Cars Have Doors?

If you're checking out a NASCAR race, you may have noticed the drivers climbing in and out of the windows. Here's the reason NASCAR race cars don't have doors.

SUVs and Crossovers By Mike Shutt 3 months ago

What's The Difference Between Part-Time & Full-Time 4WD In The Toyota 4Runner?

The newer Toyota 4Runners have part-time and full-time 4WD capabilities, but what's the difference between the two? Here's what you need to know.

Removing a 40V Ryobi battery from a charger

Ryobi By Daniel Trock 3 months ago

Can You Use A Generic 40V Battery For Your Ryobi Tools?

Ryobi's 40v batteries are pricey, but you may have seen some adapters that use generic 40v batteries. Is it a good idea to use one of these?

First air to air refueling between two DH-4B airplanes. Seifert and Hine (top) transfer fuel to Richter and Smith on June 27, 1923.

Technology By Eli Shayotovich 3 months ago

Which Two Airplanes Completed The First Ever Aerial Refueling?

Midair refueling is pretty standard business these days, but like all the other milestones in flight history, someone had to be the first to do it.

Person pressing button on rearview mirror to open garage door

Car Accessories By Lynnae Williams 3 months ago

How To Program Your Subaru Garage Door Opener (With And Without A Remote)

If you bought a new Subaru, you will want to protect it in your garage. The most convenient way is to program its garage door opener. Here's how to do it.

Flex Stack Pack With Additional Add-Ons Being Pulled Into Jobsite

Tools By Shane Schmid 3 months ago

Flex Stack Pack Toolboxes: What To Know Before You Buy

Flex Stack Pack Toolboxes are popular due to their convenience and simplicity, but there are a few things you should know before putting any money down.

Technology By Quina Baterna 3 months ago

Can You Bring A Portable Battery Fan On A Plane? What The TSA Rules Say

A portable battery fan can be your best friend while traveling in hot destinations. However, whether you can bring it with you on a plan is a different story.

Technology By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago

Possible Reasons Why Your Central Air Conditioner Isn't Cooling

If you notice that your central air system isn't actually cooling, there are a few possible causes that you may be able to identify on your own.

Prefilling an oil filter during an oil change.

Cars By Ron King 3 months ago

Should You Really Be Pre-Filling Your Oil Filter?

Is it worthwhile to take the extra time to pre-fill your oil filter? What are the benefits of the practice and how is the process accomplished?

Michelin star for a restaurant hanging on a brick wall

Cars By Keyede Erinfolami 3 months ago

What Does The Michelin Star Restaurant Rating Have To Do With A Tire Company?

What do Michelin Star restaurants have to do with the major tire company? There's a long history of how this came to be. Here's what you need to know.

Ancient Phoenician ship in an archeology exhibit

Naval By Daniel Trock 3 months ago

The Revolutionary Naval Innovations That Helped The Phoenicians Conquer The Ancient Mediterranean

The Phoenicians were known for their exceptional naval skills which stemmed from two notable innovations at the time. HEre's everything you need to know.

Harbor Freight By Ron King 3 months ago

Can You Buy Individual Icon Sockets And Parts From Harbor Freight?

If you're missing or have broken a single socket from your Harbor Freight Icon set, there's good news and bad news about ordering a replacement part.

Subaru Leone with decals and gold wheels

Classic Cars By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago

What Was Subaru's First Rally Car?

Subaru entered the rally scene in style with the Subaru Leone, which was produced for more than two decades, starting in 1971.

2023 f22 raptor demo makes a high speed pass

Aviation By Zohaib Ahmed 3 months ago

Why The F-22 Raptor Has Never Had A Confirmed Kill In Active Combat

The F-series fighter jets might have a reputation for their deadly power, but the F-22 Raptor actually has yet to earn a confirmed kill while in active combat.

Solid state drive (SSD) isolated on white background.

Components By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago

This Is The Highest Capacity SSD You Can Buy Right Now

More storage space for your computer never hurts, but the highest capacity drive on the market is big enough that it'd probably take a long while to fill.