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Military By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

Why The British Spy Agency MI5 Needs Woodworkers To Serve Their Country

Intelligence services need more than just spies. MI5, one of the UK's most secretive agencies regularly hires carpenters to help protect national security.

A White Toyota FJ Cruiser first generation parked on a lawn in the shade

Cars By D Figg 4 months ago

13 Cheap Used SUVs Under $10,000

The cost of getting into a reliable vehicle has risen. The pandemic and inflation buoyed car prices, but there's still hope for an SUV under $10,000.

Helicopter taking off from a wooded mountain range

Aviation By Charles Earley 4 months ago

Why Do Helicopters Make That Iconic Thumping Sound When They're Flying?

Helicopters of all sorts make that iconic, rhythmic sound of thumping in order to maintain flight and maneuver, all powered by aerodynamics and physics.

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ setting production car speed record on track

Cars By Tolu Akinshete 4 months ago

The Fastest Car On Record (That's Still Legal On US Roads)

Automotive engineers must performance, comfort, and compliance with safety and emissions standards; and this street-legal car is faster than all the rest.

The Frankendiesel motorcycle parked in a residential area

Motorcycles By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

This Frankendiesel Is A Motorcycle With A Supercharged Diesel Engine (And It Sounds Incredible)

Diesel engines are commonly associated with heavy-duty equipment and farm machinery, but there's nothing stopping you from dropping one into a motorcycle.

Camera module on the Oppo Find X7 Ultra.

Smartphones By Nadeem Sarwar 4 months ago

The 5 Worst Smartphone Trends Of The Past Decade

As much as you can chart the growth of smartphones over the past 10 years, the upward momentum has been in spite of these five trends.

Smartphones By Shane O'Neill 4 months ago

Does Game Mode Really Improve The Performance Of Games And Apps On Your Phone?

If you play games on your smartphone often, you may wonder if game mode really improves the performance. Here's everything you need to know.

Technology By Daniel Trock 4 months ago

What Are The Tubes On A Pontoon Boat For?

While most boats have a hull they float on, pontoon boats have groups of two or three tubes, also called pontoons. What are these tubes for, exactly?

A man drinking a beer while camping next to a lake, sitting next to his Anker Solix smart cooler box.

Technology By Casey Cooper 4 months ago

What Are The Benefits Of Using A Smart Cooler?

If you are tired of having to buy ice for your cooler, it may be worth considering the benefits of a smart cooler. Here's what you need to know.

An assortment of Cummins diesel engines on display at the National Road Transport Hall of Fame in Australia.

Cars By Ron King 4 months ago

Which Cummins Block Is Most Prone To Cracking?

A cracked engine block can be a disastrous problem that renders your car completely useless, but one Cummins block in particular was prone to cracking.

Cars By Jack O'Neill 4 months ago

5 Of The Best Ford Edge Alternatives

If you're looking for an alternative to the Ford Edge, you will do well with any of these five options, no matter the size of your budget.

Two MiG-29 fighter jets flying in formation

Aviation By KR Manalo 4 months ago

Which Country's Military Flies The Most MiG-29 Fighter Jets?

The MiG-29 is an impressive and fearsome aerial threat, but exactly which country has the most access to these fighter jets and how many is that?

The rotor system of a Ukrainian military helicopter displaying its mast and rotor blades

Technology By Dauglas Denga 4 months ago

Helicopter Rotor Brakes: What Are They For & How Do They Work?

Helicopters are engineering marvels and provide a great deal of utility for the military and civilian services. The rotor system itself is an intricate system.

Man in a uniform repairs the light in the refrigerator

Technology By Tom Clark 4 months ago

No, You Shouldn't Use A Regular Light Bulb In A Refrigerator - Here's Why

A burnt out refrigerator light bulb can be incredibly inconvenient, but you can't just replace it with any off-the-shelf bulb. Here's what to look out for.

VoIP voice over IP illustration smartphone laptop network.

Technology By Philip Kambutu 4 months ago

What Are The Benefits (And Disadvantages) Of Using A VoIP Phone System?

Thinking about a VoIP phone system? Learn the key benefits and disadvantages to see if switching to internet-based calls makes sense for you.

2026 Toyota RAV4 three distinct trims parked close to each other

Cars By Ivo Gievski 4 months ago

5 New Features On The 2026 Toyota Rav4 That We're Excited About

The Toyota Rav4 is among the most popular consumer vehicles on the planet, and Toyota is keen to introduce the 2026 model with some neat features.

An MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle takes off

Aviation By Tom Clark 4 months ago

MQ-8 Fire Scout Helicopter Drone: What's Its Top Speed And How Far Can It Fly?

The MQ-8 Fire Scout is the U.S. Navy's unmanned eye in the sky, designed to take off, land, and fly all on its own. It looks like a helicopter, too.

Two beige Volkswagen Final Edition Beetles are parked on an ocean overlook

Cars By Michael Sullivan 4 months ago

5 Discontinued Volkswagen Models To Consider Putting In Your Garage

The original people's car has been creeping upmarket lately, but Volkswagen's used models offer functionality, luxury, and trademark quirks at a bargain.

Close up view on the Ford Fiesta ST200 EcoBoost engine bay

Cars By Humphrey Bwayo 4 months ago

What Exactly Does The EcoBoost Engine Do & Is It Just A Turbo?

The EcoBoost has been doing service in Ford vehicles for a very long time. What exactly is this EcoBoost technology? Is it just a turbocharger?

A person using facial recognition on his iPhone.

iPhone By Aman Kumar 4 months ago

Want To Disable Face ID For Your iPhone's Apps? Here's How To Do It

Want to turn off Face ID for certain apps on your iPhone? Learn how to disable it and choose when your face unlocks your apps.

A person is using sponge to apply tire shine.

Car Accessories By KR Manalo 4 months ago

Is Tire Shine Bad For Your Tires? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

Using tire shine is part of regular car maintenance, but are there any downsides? Let's find out whether tire shine is bad for your tires or not.

Technology By Andrew Ekuwem 4 months ago

5 Of The Biggest Companies Owned By Meta

Meta's reach goes far beyond Facebook. Here’s a closer look at five major companies it owns, from social media giants to virtual reality innovators.

Technology By Philip Kambutu 4 months ago

Here's How To Know If A Rechargeable Battery Is Bad

It's always good to have rechargeable batteries around, they can come in handy for emergencies. How can you tell if your rechargeable battery has gone bad?

First and second generation NSX parked side-by-side

Cars By Travis Langness 4 months ago

What Does Acura's 'NSX' Model Name Stand For?

The Acura brand launched in March 1986, and an early version of the NSX sportscar followed three years later. So what does the name stand for?

Components By Zohaib Ahmed 4 months ago

What Does DDR5 RAM CAS Timing Mean And How Does It Impact Performance?

DDR5 RAM is faster than ever, but it's not all about speed -- CAS timing matters too. What is it and how much does it matter in a gaming PC?

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore aerial view

Cars By Stephen Fogel 4 months ago

Are Kia And Hyundai Cars Made In The Same Factory?

Kia is fully owned by fellow Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai, but do the two companies actually make their cars in the same factories?

Smartphones By Jordan Wirth 4 months ago

5 Possible Fixes To Try If Your YouTube App Stops Working

There are too many reasons why your YouTube app could have stopped working. We don't know what broke it, but here are some potential fixes you can try.

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