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Trucks By Jon Dempsey 3 months ago

Why Semi-Trucks Last Millions Of Miles (But Cars Don't)

It's considered a good thing when a car hits well over 100,000 miles, but semi trucks can last far longer with proper care. What makes the difference?

Using yellow pressure washer on orange car

Cars By Mikael Trench 3 months ago

What Pressure Washer PSI Is Best For Washing Your Car?

Looking to clean your car with your pressure washer? It sounds like a great idea, but it can do some real damage to your vehicle. Here's how to do it safely.

Technology By Mike Shutt 3 months ago

How Fast Can A Private Jet Fly Across The US?

While private jets might be a lot smaller than their commercial jet siblings, that reduced size actually means they can get you across the country quicker.

Technology By John Davis 3 months ago

Ever Noticed That Switch On A Ceiling Fan? Here's What It's For

There's a small switch on the side of most ceiling fans, but many people don't know what it's for. It can actually save you money and make you more comfortable.

Harbor Freight By Patrick Phillips 3 months ago

Is Harbor Freight's Weed Burner Torch Any Good? Here's What Users Are Saying

Weed problems in your yard or around your property? More and more users are turning to blow torches like this one sold by Harbor Freight instead of chemicals.

Computers and Tablets By Samyak Goswami 3 months ago

How To Safely Test A Used USB Drive Without Compromising Your System

If you're worried about an unknown USB drive, there's a way to test the device without risking your devices get overcome by a USB killer or worse.

Promoted By Daniel Trock 3 months ago

Take Your Entertainment Anywhere With The JMGO PicoPlay

No matter where you are, whether indoors or outside, take your entertainment with you with the JMGO PicoPlay series of projectors and Bluetooth speakers.

Motorcycles By Siddharth Munjal 3 months ago

KTM Motorcycles: What Does The Name Stand For, And How Did The Company Start?

KTM has been around for decades, building potent motorcycles and dirt bikes, but it wasn't always a rosy outlook for the company after World War II.

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 months ago

Can An F-22 Raptor Fly Across The Atlantic?

The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor is one of the world's most advanced fighter jets in the air today. How does it handle flying across the Atlantic Ocean?

Dassault Falcon 7x private jet taking off at airport

Aviation By Brittany Roston 3 months ago

How Much Does Taylor Swift's Private Jet Cost Per Day?

Taylor Swift's private Dassault Falcon 7X jet helps her quickly get to new destinations, but such conveniences come with a large price tag attached.

Components By Ali Hassan 3 months ago

Why ASRock AMD AM5 Motherboards Are Crashing More Than Other Options

ASRock AM5 motherboards that support AMD's newest line of Ryzen CPUs is having a less than stellar ability to support the hardware, preventing PCs from booting.

Cars By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

How And When To Use The Neutral Gear In An Automatic Car

Every automatic transmission car has a neutral gear, but you won't find yourself using it very often. Here's when you should (and shouldn't) shift to neutral.

TVs and Streaming By Patrick Phillips 3 months ago

Which Hulu Plans Allow You To Download Shows For Offline Watching? (And How To Do It)

If you're looking to go somewhere with spotty or no wi-fi, like a long trip or an airplane flight, then downloading shows from Hulu may be the feature for you.

sixth generation air superiority fighter render

Aviation By Zohaib Ahmed 3 months ago

F/A XX: Why The Navy's New Fighter Jet May Never See The Skies After All

The Navy was supposed to get its own sixth-generation fighter jet to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet, but things are uncertain for the F/A-XX now.

Power Tools By Patrick Phillips 3 months ago

2.0 Ah Vs. 4.0 Ah: What's The Difference Between These Two Power Tool Battery Ratings?

Your power tools will have ratings measured in 2 or 4 Ah or Ampere Hours on their batteries, but is one of these two more powerful than the other?

A close-up of a white Steam Deck showing grey buttons and a joystick.

Computers and Tablets By Anthoni Oisin 3 months ago

Steam Deck Vs. Lenovo Legion Go S With SteamOS: Which Offers Better Gaming Performance?

Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go S are apart in years and specifications, but they both share the same operating system: SteamOS. Still, we have a clear winner.

Trucks By Mike Garrett 3 months ago

Why Is Ram No Longer Part Of The Dodge Brand?

Despite formerly being called the Dodge Ram, RAM is a separate brand that specializes in pickup trucks nowadays. Why is RAM no longer part of the Dodge brand?

Technology By Shane O'Neill 3 months ago

Here's Why Batteries Leak (And What To Do If It Happens)

Batteries don't last forever, and leaking is always a concern. Here's what causes your old batteries to leak and how you can prevent it from happening.

A Nintendo Switch with blue and red joycons in handheld mode showing an orange screen for the Nintendo eShop.

Gaming By Anthoni Oisin 3 months ago

What Does The Nintendo Switch Orange Screen Of Death Mean & How Do You Fix It?

If your Nintendo Switch is only displaying a mysterious orange screen, you might be experiencing the Orange Screen of Death. Here's what to do.

A yellow Jeep tackles tough off-road terrain

Car Accessories By Caroline Anschutz 3 months ago

Here's What May Happen If You Drive Without Your Car's Skid Plate On

Driving an off-road-oriented vehicle without a skid plate comes with its own risks, especially on nasty terrain, but it can have tangible benefits as well.

Charging USB-C port on the side of an HP Chromebook

Laptops By Daniel Trock 3 months ago

What Happens If You Plug Two Chargers Into A Chromebook?

Many Chromebook models come with two USB-C ports on either side of them where the charger can plug in to. What happens if you plug in two chargers?

A black and chrome Heritage Softail Classic parked in the middle of a road on a sunny day

Motorcycles By Dauglas Denga 3 months ago

What Does FLSTC Mean On A Harley-Davidson?

Harley-Davidson uses a series of alphanumeric codes to identify its catalog of motorcycles, such as FLSTC, which help buyers understand what they're buying.

Two Tomahawk cruise missiles flying high above snow covered mountains.

Military By Casey Cooper 3 months ago

Who Makes Tomahawk Missiles And Where Are They Built?

Tomahawk missiles are a cornerstone in the U.S. military's defense plan so you might be wondering who makes them and where. Here's what we know.

Subaru Solterra, Uncharted, and Trailseeker trims parked in a showroom

Electric Vehicles By Alex Hevesy 3 months ago

2026 Subaru Solterra Vs. Uncharted Vs. Trailseeker: Which EV Has The Highest Range & Horsepower?

Subaru is building up a proper EV lineup between the Solterra, Uncharted, and the Trailseeker, each offering a slightly different electric driving experience.

Stacked blocks of uncooked instant ramen

Cars By Daniel Trock 3 months ago

Please Don't Use Ramen Noodles To Repair Rust Damage On Your Car

Although a TikTok video claims you can repair car rust with ramen noodles, it's not a good idea. We explain the hack and offer a more sensible solution.

Smartphones By Quina Baterna 3 months ago

Is Your Fast Charger Not Charging Fast? This Could Be Why

Fast Charging has been a lifesaver for smart phone users, enabling batteries to charge faster than ever, but it not working could indicate a bigger problem.

Yamaha YZF R3 on the road alongside Kawasaki Ninja 500 on the road

Motorcycles By Tauseef Zia 3 months ago

Yamaha YZF-R3 Vs. Kawasaki Ninja 500: Which Is The Better Beginner Motorcycle?

Two of the best beginner motorcycles on the market right now are the Yamaha YZF-R3 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500. Which is the better option of the two?

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