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Technology By Jack Picone August 12th, 2023

The 5 Best White Noise Machines For Better Sleep

White noise machines typically use mechanical fans or software to digitally create white noise and its variants, such as pink noise and brown noise.

Electric Vehicles By Mark Cowley August 12th, 2023

10 Of The Most Reliable Mazda Engines Ever Built

Mazda has developed some of the most reliable engines ever to be fitted, often delivering six-figure mileage with minimal fuss to drivers.

Android By Cody D. Campbell August 12th, 2023

How To Watch YouTube On Android Auto

While Android Auto only officially provides audio controls and navigation, you can also unofficially watch YouTube while your vehicle is parked.

Gaming By Eli Becht August 12th, 2023

How To Add Friends On Nintendo Switch: An Easy Guide

Adding people to your Friend List on the Nintendo Switch is a little different from other consoles, but thankfully, it's still nice and easy.

Michelin Uptis airless tires on Chevy Bolt

Electric Vehicles By Mark Cowley August 12th, 2023

11 Automotive Technologies That Could Change Driving Forever

The auto industry is undergoing huge changes as the EV era hits full swing. These are the emerging technologies that could change driving forever.

Laptops By Ketaki Bhojnagarwala August 12th, 2023

5 MacOS Sonoma Features That Will Make It Worth The Upgrade

Plenty of Mac devices are getting a big update later this year when macOS Sonoma releases, bringing with it several useful new features for both work and play.

Gaming By Daniel Trock August 12th, 2023

AR Mario: Remembering Nintendo's Odd 3DS Feature

Through the use of special cards working in tandem with the 3D camera, you could bring elements of your games into the real world.

Union Pacific Big Boy letting off some steam

Technology By Joe Hindy August 12th, 2023

11 Of The Oldest Locomotives Still In Service Today

Locomotives are some of the longest lasting machines in the world. Here are the oldest locomotives that are still in service on railways around the world.

Cars By Alvin Reyes August 12th, 2023

Oil Stains On Your Driveway? This TikTok-Favorite Cleaner Works Wonders

Oil stains on a concrete driveway can look unsightly, but you can use this little hack to undo the damage.

Electric Vehicles By Mark Cowley August 12th, 2023

Every Popular Car Being Discontinued In 2024

Even popular car brands can lose consumer interest, especially at a time when the auto industry is transitioning into offering EV models.

Laptops By Chris Littlechild August 12th, 2023

How Your Laptop's Touchpad Works, Explained

As part of the all-in-one capabilities deal that laptops offer, then, the touchpad is a major piece.

Cars By Jack Picone August 12th, 2023

5 Of The Best RV Deep Cycle Battery Brands, Ranked

If you're looking for a deep-cycle battery for an RV , you have a bevy of brand choices. However, these are the bands we'd recommend the most.

Android Auto on a car's infotainment screen

Android By Shikhar Mehrotra August 12th, 2023

Android Auto Wireless: How To Tell If Your Phone And Car Are Compatible

Android Auto is a great way to access your content in your car, but it's even better when it's wireless. Here's how to tell if you can enjoy the wireless life.

DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers in hands

Gaming By Garrett Ettinger August 12th, 2023

Why Your PS4/PS5 Controller Isn't Charging (And How To Fix It)

PlayStation controllers, especially the DualSense, can get a little finnicky when it comes to charging from several factors. Here's where to troubleshoot.

Cars By Richard Sachek August 12th, 2023

GMC's Rocket Pick-Up: The History Behind The Lighting Fast Syclone

The GMC Syclone was an insanely fast, light pickup truck of the early 90s with acceleration and speed that would surprise you. Here's what how that came about.

Gamer looking at two monitors with headphones while playing.

Gaming By Garrett Ettinger August 11th, 2023

Should You Unplug Your Second Monitor When Gaming?

There is a theory going around that suggests that it's a good idea to unplug your second monitor for better frame rates during gaming. Here's the real answer.

A mushroom cloud created by a nuclear explosion

Electric Vehicles By Barnaby Britton August 11th, 2023

Tsar Bomba: The Story Behind The Largest Nuclear Bomb Ever Detonated

The Tsar Bomba was the largest thermonuclear weapon ever exploded, and it earned that title in spades. But there were some unforeseen aftereffects.

Technology By Daniel Trock August 11th, 2023

How To Deep Clean Your Computer Mouse

Your computer's mouse is probably pretty gross. Wiping it off every now and then is great, but if you want to deep clean your mouse, we'll show you how.

Audio By Erin Brady August 11th, 2023

TikTok Head Dent Debunked: Why You Don't Have To Worry About Your Headphones

You may have seen a video about headphones causing a head dent. Put simply, there's good news and bad news. Here's everything you need to know.

Electric Vehicles By Bon Adamson August 11th, 2023

10 Apps Every iPhone User Should Consider Uninstalling

With storage space increasing on every new iPhone it can be tempting to fill up your phone with apps, but there are a few that you should consider uninstalling.

Technology By Jack Picone August 11th, 2023

Zoom Promises It Won't Use Your Videos And Chats To Train AI

An updated line in Zoom's terms of service once said AI would train on user's content without consent, but the company has since reassured that is not the case.

Technology By Mark Cowley August 11th, 2023

10 Of The Best Printers For Your Home In 2023 (On Any Budget)

Transitioning to a work-from-home setup? Here are 10 of the best printers on the market in 2023 for budgets of all sizes to help get you started.

Ryobi By Daniel Trock August 11th, 2023

5 RYOBI Products So Strange, We Can't Help But Want Them

RYOBI is one of the biggest tool makers in the world and it has some tools in its lineup that are just wild. Here are five of our favorites.

Technology By Nicholas Wilson August 11th, 2023

How To Use ChatGPT's Custom Instructions On The iOS App

ChatGPT's Custom Instructions are handy for keeping your AI replies consistent. We'll explain how they work and how to use them on your iPhone or iPad.