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Gaming By Siddharth Munjal 8 months ago

This GPU Has The Best Price-To-Performance Ratio On The Market Right Now

While the MSRP of GPUs has long been outpaced by inflated pricing, AMD is looking to buck that trend with its latest potent, budget-friendly GPUs.

Mechanic cleaning battery terminals with WD-40

Tools By Alvin Reyes 8 months ago

Is It Safe To Use WD-40 On Rubber? What You Need To Know

WD-40 is a miracle liquid, famous for its pretty much endless uses around the garage, workshop, or the house. Is it safe to use WD-40 on rubber?

A close-up beauty shot of V10 engine pistons

Cars By Tauseef Zia 8 months ago

Did GM Ever Make A V10 Engine?

American automakers don't really do V10 engines anymore, and even when they did, they were mostly for trucks. Did GM ever actually make a V10 engine?

Accessories and Peripherals By Cassidy Ward 8 months ago

13 Gadgets Every Marvel Fanatic Will Want To Know About

The Marvel universe is so expansive that it has entered our own edition of the Multi-verse. These Marvel-themed gadgets can immerse fans in new ways.

Close up of a person holding an automatic car battery charger plug

Car Accessories By Humphrey Bwayo 8 months ago

How To Choose The Right Size Car Battery Charger For Your Needs

It's a good idea to have a quality car battery charger on hand in case of an emergency. However, they all aren't created equal. Here's what you need to know.

Front 3/4 view of Ford Ranger on dirt surface

Trucks By Stephen Fogel 8 months ago

Are The Ford Ranger & VW Amarok Really The Same Pickup Truck?

The Ford Ranger is a great mid-size pickup truck, but it also has a sibling model, the Volkswagen Amarok. Are they, in fact, the same pickup truck?

Technology By Shane O'Neill 8 months ago

Can You Put Dry Ice In A Yeti Cooler?

Thinking of supercharging your Yeti cooler's capabilities by using dry ice instead of regular ice? Here's whether it's safe for you to do so.

A blue 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 cornering on a race track

Motorcycles By Daniel Meagher 8 months ago

Yamaha YZF Motorcycles: What Does The Acronym Stand For?

Ah, the three-letter acronym; where would the automotive industry be without it? One of the most iconic is Yamaha's YZF, but what does it mean exactly?

2025 Honda Pilot driving through a rainy forest

SUVs and Crossovers By Zak Wojnar 8 months ago

12 Reasons We're Looking Forward To The 2026 Honda Pilot

For the 2026 Honda Pilot, we're looking for smarter tech, bolder design, simpler pricing, and numerous other features.

Custom Mack Truck beind displayed behind rope

Trucks By Patrick Phillips 8 months ago

How Much Does The Most Expensive Mack Truck Cost? (And Why Is It So Pricey?)

Learn how a Mack Truck joined the ranks of the worlds most expensive luxury vehicles, what it likely cost to make it happen, and why it's so expensive.

Vought ASM-135A ASAT on display in a USAF museum

Military By Bob Sharp 8 months ago

How Does An Anti-Satellite Missile Work? (And Can A Fighter Jet Launch It?)

What's a nation to do if an enemy launches satellites that pose a threat to its security? Well, anti-satellite missiles are one option; here's how they work.

Tools By Shane Schmid 8 months ago

Can You Use Premium Gas In A Lawn Mower? (And Should You?)

While you can use premium gasoline in your lawnmower, is it necessary to do so, and does it offer any special benefits that outweigh the price difference?

A close-up of an old 1990s personal computer showing a turbo and reset button.

Desktops By Anthoni Oisin 8 months ago

What Was The Turbo Button On Old '90s PC For & Why Don't We Have It Anymore?

In the 80s and 90s, some desktop PCs included a "Turbo" button, but what it actually did was a little unclear. What was it for and why don't PCs have them now?

Naval By Syeda Laiba Alam 8 months ago

5 Incredible Shipwrecks You Can Visit And Explore

These striking shipwrecks tell unique stories of adventure, mishaps, and naval history -- and you can get up close and personal.

Dewalt By Patrick Phillips 8 months ago

DeWalt Flexvolt Vs. Flexvolt Advantage: What's The Difference?

If you're in the market for batteries for your DeWalt devices, you likely noticed the Flexvolt and Flexvolt Advantage branding, but is there a difference?

Military By Jonathan H. Kantor 8 months ago

How Many Patriot Missile Systems Are In The US Army's Arsenal?

The Patriot Air Defense System is a mobile surface-to-air missile launcher and interceptor designed specifically to counter airborne threats.

Smiling tennis ball with hat on top of antenna

Cars By Brian McHugh 8 months ago

Why Do People Put Tennis Balls On Car Antennas?

When old-school car radio antennas were a thing, you might have seen people with a tennis ball on top. Now they're less common, but still out there. Why?

Yeti coolers sitting on a counter top for display

Technology By Patrick Phillips 8 months ago

Who Owns Yeti And Where Are The Coolers Made?

Yeti went from humble beginnings to now being one of the biggest names in the cooler industry. Here's who owns the company and where the products are made.

Biker holding helmet with motorcycle in background

Motorcycles By Andrew Ekuwem 8 months ago

5 Motorcycle Brands That Are Manufactured In America

These American-made motorcycle brands are known for quality craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation -- and they're still built stateside.

Technology By Charlie Berrey 8 months ago

Can You Use Synthetic Oil In A Lawn Mower?

If it's time to change the oil in your lawn mower, you might be wondering whether it would benefit from the same synthetic treatment cars get?

Man lining up wood board on DeWalt table saw

Dewalt By Mikael Trench 8 months ago

4 Useful Third-Party Accessories For Your DeWalt Table Saw

If you have a DeWalt table saw, there are useful third-party accessories that will make your next project easier. Here are four of our favorites.

The TIRS instrument in the foreground with its shipping container waits in the background. The copper-color of TIRS is due to the gold-colored foil that coats the Multi-Layer Insulation blankets.

Space By Eli Shayotovich 8 months ago

Why Are Satellites Covered In 'Gold Foil'? Here's What It's For

If you've ever looked at historical photographs from NASA or images of satellites, then you've noticed they're wrapped in a layer of seemingly gold foil.

Tools By Charlie Berrey 8 months ago

How To Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades (The Safe Way)

Sharpening your lawn mower's blades ensures that your lawn will look great and your mower will work well. Here's how to do it safely and efficiently.

A vintage MiG-17 fighter jet performs a topside pass during a flight demonstration

Aviation By Tom Clark 8 months ago

Why Wing Fences Disappeared From Modern Military Aircraft Designs

Wing fences are small metal vanes that once graced the wings of early jets. Here's why they have since disappeared from modern military aircraft designs.

Driver Freddie Agabashian and crew at 1952 Indianapolis 500

Cars By Stephen Fogel 8 months ago

What Happened To The 1952 Cummins Diesel Race Car?

Even die-hard racing fans might not know about the Cummins Diesel engine-powered race car that took pole at the 1952 Indy 500. How did it do in the race, and where is it now?

Technology By Charlie Berrey 8 months ago

Yes, Ford Used To Make Lawn Mowers - Here's What Years It Sold Them

Ford might be known for its automobiles today, but at one point, it was also in the lawn mower market, though the company no longer manufactures them.

People installing a truck topper on a pickup

Trucks By Shane Schmid 8 months ago

Does A Camper Shell Boost Gas Mileage?

A camper shell can protect the back of your truck from the elements, but can it also improve your gas milage by changing how wind patters hit your bed?

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