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Woman using toaster next to EcoFlow battery generator

Technology By Marinel Sigue 5 months ago

Can A Battery Generator Power A House?

Portable battery generators are great to plus up your camping experience, but can they power your house? Here's what you need to know about it.

Curved TV displaying scenery while on top of a TV stand

TVs and Streaming By Marinel Sigue 5 months ago

How To Safely Clean Your Curved-Screen TV (And What You'll Need To Do It)

If you happen to own a curved television, this guide can help you tackle any surface smudges or dirt and dust built up.

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Minichamp model kept on table

Tools By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

Want A Custom Swiss Army Knife? Here Are Your Options

If you're in the market for a customized Swiss Army Knife, there are some options. We'll walk you through what's possible and point you in the right direction.

Front close up shot of a John Deere 5115 GF tractor

Technology By Edward Munene 5 months ago

Who Owns John Deere Today, And Where Are Its Tractors & Mowers Made?

John Deere is one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the world. Here's where the company is based and where it builds its machines.

propeller and rudder of a massive ship underwater

Technology By Zohaib Ahmed 5 months ago

What Is Cavitation And How Does It Affect Ship Cruising Speed?

Cavitation is a real threat to ships and the speed at which they can travel. Heres' what cavitation is, and why it's something that needs to be dealt with.

Cars By Edward Munene 5 months ago

What Is A Big Block Engine And How Does It Differ From Other Engines?

Big block engines were the cream of the crop during the heyday of big displacement muscle cars, though today, they're a much rarer powerplant for sports cars.

Yellow lawn mower cutting grass on a field.

Tools By Corazon Victorino 5 months ago

Do You Need To Grease Your Lawn Mower?

Lawn mowers are complex machines with a lot of moving parts, so you might be wondering if you should grease it to keep it running. Here's what we know.

Top view of a Jeep Wrangler showing the handles on the hood.

Cars By Ron King 5 months ago

What Are The Handles On The Hood Of A Jeep For?

Jeeps famously have handles on their hoods, and you may have wondered what they're for. As it turns out, they are there for a very specific reason.

Google Nest and other Google products on display inside a store.

Technology By Corazon Victorino 5 months ago

Here's Why Google Is Discontinuing Two Fan-Favorite Smart Home Devices In 2025

Google is no stranger to discontinuing products and services, and these two devices are no exception. Will anything be able to replace them?

Trucks By Nate Williams 5 months ago

What Is The Big Plastic Scoop Under Some Semi-Trucks For?

Have you ever noticed a big plastic scoop underneath a semi-truck while driving down the highway? It actually serves a very important purpose.

Blue Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS viewed from front 3/4 angle

SUVs and Crossovers By Brian McHugh 5 months ago

Why Was The OG Chevy TrailBlazer SUV Discontinued, And What Replaced It?

Initially created as a trim to Chevrolet's original Blazer SUV, the Chevy TrailBlazer helped show that SUVs can be more than just suburban family-haulers.

Cars By Brian McHugh 5 months ago

What Happens If You Underfill Engine Oil?

Motor oil is one of the most important components of your car and the thing you'll replace the most frequently, but what happens if you don't add enough?

A hand holding a manual transmission gear shifter inside the car.

Cars By Corazon Victorino 5 months ago

This Is What Happens When You Shift Your Car Into Park While Driving

If you've ever wondered what would happen to your car if you shifted into park while cruising along, we have the answer for you. Here's what we know.

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition front 3/4 view

Cars By Ivo Gievski 5 months ago

12 Of The Best-Sounding V10 Engines Ever Made

No examination of V10s is complete without a discussion of the glorious sound they make. Here are some of the best-sounding V10 engines in history.

vintage image of p-51 including scoop underneath

Aviation By Olivia Richman 5 months ago

Why Did The P-51 Mustang Have A Scoop On The Bottom?

The P-51 Mustang from World War II was a critical airplane for the Allied forces, but it's also one of the more recognizable aircraft because of its scoop.

Close up of frits above the rear-view mirror on a windshield

Cars By Edward Munene 5 months ago

What Are The Black Dots On Car Windows & Windshields For?

Windshields on modern cars sport a pattern of dots near the top and the edges of the windshield, which serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose.

A pilot looks back at an American fighter in

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 5 months ago

How Do Fighter Pilots Know When They're Being Painted By Radar And When The Enemy Has Locked On?

You see it in movies all the time, a loud tone echoing in the cockpit of a fighter jet in the middle of a dogfight to signify a missile is locked on.

Internet By Caroline Anschutz 5 months ago

T-Mobile Home Internet: What To Know Before Making The Switch

T-Mobile home internet is offered in two distinct flavors, but the 5G service offers a far different experience from its newer fiber service plan.

A computer in a transparent case in a dark room illuminated by purple LED fans.

Desktops By Marc Magrini 5 months ago

5 Tips To Optimize The Airflow In Your Gaming PC (And Why It Matters)

Low temperatures play an essential role in maintaining your desktop PC healthy, and airflow optimization is one of the best ways to keep them low.

Cars By Nate Williams 5 months ago

What Is A Tire Bead And How Do You Avoid Damaging It?

The tire bead is an essential component of any tire, and any damage to it could be a one-way ticket to needing new tires. Here's how to keep it safe.

Harbor Freight Foam Cannon used on garage door

Harbor Freight By Quina Baterna 5 months ago

Is Harbor Freight's Foam Cannon Any Good? Here's What Users Are Saying

If you're trying to soap up something very big and do it very fast, a foam cannon is the way to go, but what do users think of the Harbor Freight foam cannon?

A black triangle sticker right above the window seat in a plane

Aviation By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

What Are The Triangle Symbols Above Airplane Windows For?

Many planes have small, black triangles above certain windows. They're not decorative -- they play a part in keeping you and the plane safe.

Black Wi-Fi router on the living room table

Accessories and Peripherals By Marinel Sigue 5 months ago

Can You Run A Router And A Modem With A Power Bank In An Emergency?

Worried about losing your Internet connection in a power outage? You may be tempted to run your modem and router off the power bank you bought for your phone.

Technology By Abdul Haddi 5 months ago

10 Settings You Should Immediately Change On Your LG TV

The day you bring your new LG TV home is an exciting one, but don't forget that there are a lot of settings you should change from their default.

Front 3/4 view of Mazda RX-Vision concept car

Concept Cars By Stephen Fogel 5 months ago

What Is Mazda's Kodo Design Language And How Did It Shape A Generation Of Timeless Cars?

Mazda’s Kodo design language aims to use simplicity to create cars with soul. The philosophy inspired the Kai and RX-Vision, but what actually is Kodo?

Car Accessories By Zohaib Ahmed 5 months ago

What Is An Off-Road Hi-Lift Jack & How Do You Use One?

The Off-Road Hi-Lift Jack is an iconic design that has been around for decades, but using one can still be confusing. Here's how they work.

Aviation By Tom Clark 5 months ago

What's So Special About The Firehawk Helicopter?

The Firehawk is a firefighting helicopter modified from the military Black Hawk utility helicopter and can handle most of what firefighters need in an emergency

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