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Using Sea Foam Spray on a motorcycle engine

Cars By Alvin Reyes 4 months ago

What Is Sea Foam Spray And Are There Any Disadvantages Of Using It In Your Vehicle?

Sea Foam fuel additive is pretty well-known, but what's different about Sea Foam spray? How is it used and can it hurt your vehicle to use it?

The Ryobi usb lithium power cutter kit used to cut open a Ryobi One+ box

Accessories and Peripherals By Aaron Greenbaum 4 months ago

13 USB Gadgets For The Home That Are Actually Useful

From handy phone cleaners to desk lamps that double as USB hubs, there's no shortage of home gadgets that use USB for charging and easy connectivity.

Man wearing Apple Watch while playing pickleball

Wearables By Marinel Sigue 4 months ago

Here's Why Your Apple Watch May Not Be Registering Your Exercise

Apple Watches are meant to be able to record your exercise automatically, but it's possible for your activity not to register. How do you fix this?

Cars By Joseph Chidi 4 months ago

Don't Be The Person Who Tries To Drive Through A Flood - This Is How Much Damage It Can Do

Even if you think your car can, it's never worth risking a drive through flood waters. There's no telling what's hidden and the water alone might be hazardous.

Cars By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

Why Do Florida Police Drive With Their Lights On?

If you see solid blue lights in the rearview while in Florida, don't worry. The cops aren't pulling you over but you should still know what they mean.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip partially unfolded on a table outdoors

Android By Marinel Sigue 4 months ago

What Is The Predicted Lifespan Of The Galaxy Z Flip Phones, According To Samsung

Moving parts wear down over time and eventually break, and this is true of foldable phones, too. How long can you expect your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to last?

closeup of a woodworker performing woodturning cuts

Tools By Daniel Feininger 4 months ago

5 Woodworking Tools That Are Essential For Woodturning

Woodturning will open up a whole new world of smooth, rounded possibilities in your woodworking projects. But to get started, you'll need some new tools.

Cars By Stephen Fogel 4 months ago

Who Owns Michelin & Where Are Its Tires Made?

From humble beginnings to the enterprise it is today, Michelin has undergone many internal changes. See where it's ended up after 130 years in service.

Lucid Air on its record-setting range drive

Electric Vehicles By Travis Langness 4 months ago

Which EV Holds The World Record For Longest Distance On A Single Charge?

Range anxiety is definitely a thing with electric vehicles, but in one particular case, it was definitely not an issue. Here's the world's longest EV drive.

Jet engine of a commercial aircraft with a spiral on it

Aviation By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

Why Jet Engines Have Spirals On Them (And How They Save Lives)

A jet engine doesn't have spirals for noise reduction and aesthetic reasons only. They provide safety not just to humans.

Wi-Fi router on a table with computer and man in background

Accessories and Peripherals By Lynnae Williams 4 months ago

Here's How Your Wi-Fi Router's Antennas Should Be Positioned For Optimal Performance

Your Wi-Fi antennas help to spread the signal for your Internet throughout your house, which is why it's a problem if you've got them pointed wrong.

Harbor Freight 2,000 pound trailer with an ATV

Harbor Freight By Daniel Trock 4 months ago

Harbor Freight: What Speed Are The Brand's Utility Trailers Rated For?

A utility trailer like the ones you can pick up at Harbor Freight can be incredibly helpful, but you'll want to be careful about the speed you use them at.

Power Tools By Nate Williams 4 months ago

Can You Damage A Lawn Mower By Pulling It Backwards?

Awkwardly shaped gardens often force you to maneuver your lawn mower in different directions, but what are the rules for dragging it backward?

Close up of a finger pushing a start/stop engine button in a car

Car Accessories By Caroline Anschutz 4 months ago

What Is The ACC Mode On Your Car's Ignition Switch?

With more and more EVs on the road, not a whole lot of new cars are sporting an ACC mode anymore, nor do they even have a traditional ignition in some cases.

Cars By Chris Littlechild 4 months ago

This Is The Only Time It's Legal To Drive With Hazard Lights In Florida

Driving with your hazards flashing used to be illegal in the state of Florida before the law changed. Now, you can in one circumstances. Here's what that is.

Gaming By Rahul Srinivas 4 months ago

What Does MSI Stand For & Why Is The PC Brand So Popular With Gamers?

You've almost certainly seen MSI-branded computers and accessories on the market, but how has the brand managed to endear itself to gamers so much?

K-Max unmanned helicopter Conducting tests

Aviation By Charles Earley 4 months ago

Yes, Self-Flying Helicopters Exist - Here's How They Work

Autonomous helicopters exist -- mostly. They are currently solely in the realm of experimental military hardware, but they're out there. Here's what we know.

person holding an iPhone 16 model back side up

iPhone By Keyede Erinfolami 4 months ago

iPhone Double Tap: How To Enable And Change The Useful Feature

Whether you're looking to use it as a shortcut or as an accessibility tool, your iPhone's Double Tap feature will give you some extra functions.

Cars By Olivia Richman 4 months ago

Can You Call A Tow Truck If Someone Is Parked In Your Reserved Spot? The Answer Is Complicated

If someone is parked in your reserved spot, it seems obvious that you can call a tow truck to have it removed. But here's why you might want to think twice.

Military By Zohaib Ahmed 4 months ago

How Fast Is Russia's Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile?

This terrifying new weapon from Russia was unleashed upon Dnipro, Ukraine in November 2024, delivering kinetic munitions at hypersonic speeds.

Hand Tools By Shane O'Neill 4 months ago

Who Owns Mac Tools & Where Are Its Products Made?

MAC Tools are popular among automotive workers for their reliable nature, but the big international name behind them is a much bigger brand than you think.

A black car going at a fast speed on the highway

Cars By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

Virginia Is Making Car Speed Limiters Mandatory For Reckless Drivers - Here's What You Need To Know

There will soon be a solution for reckless drivers in Virginia: car speed limiters. They may be a viable alternative to fines and jail time — with conditions.

Aviation By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

What Makes The Airbus A321 XLR So Special? (And Which Boeing Plane Does It Replace?)

The Airbus A321 XLR is making headways on the market. The new aircraft on the scene is also replacing a popular Boeing plane. Here's why this plane succeeds.

Gaming By Daniel Trock 4 months ago

Can A Gaming Router Replace Your Typical Wi-Fi Router? Here's How They Differ

Looking to speed up your Internet to get better streaming speed? A gaming router may seem like the right idea, but it may not be the improvement you think.

Two insulated electrical pliers on display

Hand Tools By KR Manalo 4 months ago

How To Tell If Your Tools Are Insulated Before Using Them For Electrical Work

It's important to practice good safety measures when working around electricity. Here are the key signs and stamps on insulated tools to know they're safe.

Cars By Marko Mikulic 4 months ago

The Most Common Problems With Ford's 10-Speed Transmission

Ford's modern transmission systems in the 10-series shifters have seen a litany of issues since their implementation, leading to several service bulletins.

A white Saab 99 with headlight wiper system

Classic Cars By Sagar Naresh 4 months ago

5 Of The Weirdest Cars With Headlight Wipers

Windshield wipers may be standard on just about every car in the world, but did you know that for a brief time, some cars came with headlight wipers, too?

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