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Laptops By Adnan Ahmed 5 months ago

Where Is Touch Alternatives On Mac? (And What Is It Used For?)

Touch Alternatives on Mac is a handy feature for those apps designed for iPhone and iPad, but where do you find it? Here's all the details you need.

Technology By Daniel Feininger 5 months ago

10 Of Aviation History's Worst Accidents, And Why They Happened

While air travel incidents remain statistically rare, the accidents that do occur are often catastrophic and tragic. Here are aviation's worst accidents.

Front of a black V60 Polestar Engineered plug-in hybrid wagon showing the grill and headlights

Cars By Monday Goma 5 months ago

Why Did Volvo Discontinue The V60? Possible Reasons, Explained

Volvo has been one of the safest car brands, and it continues to make changes to its lineup. Here are the possible reasons the V60 was discontinued.

Phone in hand with Weather app open showing percentage of rain

Technology By Pankil Shah 5 months ago

Here's What Your Weather App's 'Chance Of Rain' Percentage Actually Means

The chance of precipitation figure on your weather app is a simple number with some complicated math underlying it.

Person disconnects car battery terminals

Cars By Daniel Trock 5 months ago

How To Charge A Car Battery Without A Charger

Even a gas-powered car needs a working battery to power the electronics and crank the engine. Here's how to charge your battery away from a charger.

Cars By Barry Peacock 5 months ago

10 Of The Longest Highways In The World, Ranked By Length

Explore these vast roadways stretching across the world's continents, connecting towns and cities with plains, mountains, and other beautiful landscapes.

A blue toy car with its side door open placed on top of a pile of banknotes and coins.

Cars By Emma Street 5 months ago

What Is APR For A Car Loan, And How Do You Get A Lower One?

If you're in the market for the car and have to seek financial assistance, you're going to hear about the loan's APR. Here's what you need to know about it.

Cars By Quina Baterna 5 months ago

3 Tire Brands That Are Manufactured In America

Looking to but American-made tires? These three brands have proudly manufactured their tires in the USA for years and show no signs of changing.

Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk taxiing on tarmac

Aviation By Brad Hill 5 months ago

A-4 Skyhawk Top Speed: How Fast Is The Fighter Jet?

The A-4 Skywalk was a lightweight beast when it was introduced in the 1950s. Here's its top speed, which even set a world record for class C aircraft.

Person pointing at the tread on an old tire

Car Accessories By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

How Much Should One Used Tire Cost On Average & Should You Buy A Single Or Two At A Time?

Used tires can be a budget-friendly option when you need more rubber in a pinch, but there are a lot of factors to consider before you make a purchase.

Several Windows laptops placed next to one another

Technology By Sumukh Rao 5 months ago

10 M4 MacBook Air Laptop Alternatives (From Every Price Point)

Looking beyond the M4 MacBook Air? Here are 10 solid alternatives across budgets that balance power, portability, and Windows-friendly perks.

Carpentry hammer with waffle or milled head

Hand Tools By Bob Sharp 5 months ago

Why Do Some Hammers Have Waffle Heads? Here's What They're For

You may have noticed the textural differences of hammer heads and wondered what purpose each serves. Here's what to do, and not to do, with waffle-head hammers.

A man riding a motorcycle with other motorcyclists.

Motorcycles By Mike Shutt 5 months ago

What Does It Mean When A Biker Has Their Left Palm Facing Up And Swings It Upwards?

Motorcyclists have a vast amount of hand signals they use when riding in a group. Here's what one of those signals means and why it's important to know.

A person holding an automotive oxygen (o2) sensor

Cars By John Davis 5 months ago

Is It Okay To Drive A Car With A Faulty O2 Sensor?

Your vehicle's O2 sensor plays a significant role in its performance and if it's faulty, it's not something you should ignore. Here's what you need to know.

Volkswagen cars in front of Volkswagen showroom

Cars By Sagar Naresh 5 months ago

10 Used Volkswagen Models You Should Steer Clear Of At All Costs

In Volkswagen's decades-long history, not every model could be a hit. Here are the models to avoid if you're in the market for a VW.

Worker using early 20th-century Milwaukee battery-powered tool

Milwaukee By Jack Picone 5 months ago

The Power Tool Technology You May Not Know Milwaukee Invented

Milwaukee is a leader of innovation in the tool industry with the invention of this one technology that is used by every tool manufacturer today.

Cars By Monday Goma 5 months ago

What Does BRZ Stand For On The Subaru Car?

Subaru developed the BRZ 2+2 sports car in partnership with Toyota, and it's been on sale for over a decade. What does BRZ stand for on a Subaru?

Woman standing on a scale with workout equipment nearby

Technology By Lynnae Williams 5 months ago

How Do Smart Scales Get Their Measurements? (And Are They Accurate?)

Smart scales can provide a lot of data before just a regular scale, and in a way that the average user can easily read it, but how exactly do they work?

A red 2025 Lincoln Nautilus driving near the ocean

SUVs and Crossovers By Jack O'Neill 5 months ago

10 Of The Best Luxury Cars & SUVs You Can Buy In 2025, Ranked

Looking for something stylish that can still serve as a dependable daily driver? These luxury sedans and SUVs are some of the best options on the market.

Tools By Patrick Phillips 5 months ago

Why Are Woodworking Pencils Flat?

You may have noticed that a carpenter's pencil is very unusual, thanks to it's wide, flat design, but there a number of practical reasons for this.

Car's rear brakes with brake rotor visible

Cars By Nate Williams 5 months ago

This Bad Parking Habit Can Warp Your Brake Rotors

Did you know a common parking mistake can warp your brake rotors? Learn what it is and how to avoid costly repairs.

Underside view of Airbus A380 mid-flight

Technology By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

Why Are Airplanes With Four Engines Being Discontinued By Manufacturers?

Four-turbine aircraft are a rare sight on the tarmac these days, as the efficiency and affordability of twinjet aircraft has made air travel more convenient.

Six different white volvo models in a parking lot against a city backdrop in the evening

Cars By D Figg 5 months ago

7 Of The Most Reliable Volvo Models Ever Built, Ranked

Volvo is famous for its innovative safety tech, iconic station wagons, and strong reliability. Here are the most dependable Volvos you can buy today.

Woodworking bench with drilled dog holes

Tools By Daniel Trock 5 months ago

Why Do Woodworking Benches Have Holes? Here's What They're For

If you've ever seen a woodworking bench, you may have noticed a row of holes drilled into it. Those are there for a very specific purpose to help wood workers.