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Mechanic cleaning car engine with yellow microfiber cloth

Tools By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

DIY Mechanics Swear By This Dollar General Find

Dollar General has many products DIY mechanics swear by, but this product is among the best. Not only is it perfect for cars, it's also great around the home.

Benz & Cie. Typ 5K3, close-up of right-side of cab

Classic Cars By Madeline Cuccio 5 months ago

The Fascinating History Behind The World's First Diesel Truck

Do you know who made the world's first diesel truck? Dive into the exciting history of diesel trucks, engines, and how the two came together into one.

Unloading gravel from a pickup bed using the Harbor Freight Truck Unloader.

Harbor Freight By Ron King 5 months ago

How Does Harbor Freight's Truck Unloader Work, And How Much Weight Can It Handle?

Harbor Freight's Truck Unloader promises to make getting tricky loads off your truck bed much easier. Here's how it works, and how much weight it can handle.

Hand Tools By Ron King 5 months ago

Bench Planes Vs. Block Planes: What's The Difference Between These Woodworking Tools?

Bench planes and block planes are two important woodworking tools for users of any skill level, but which one is the right choice for your project?

An AV-8B Harrier II light-attack jet launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Aviation By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

Why The RAF No Longer Flies The Legendary Harrier II Fighter Jet

The Harrier II jump jet was a legendary military aircraft heavily utilized by the RAF. However, the U.K. government pulled the plug on it over a decade ago.

Man inserting two Ryobi Edge 40V batteries into power tool

Ryobi By Mikael Trench 5 months ago

What Does Ryobi's EDGE Technology Actually Do?

Ryobi is a market leader for just about every type of power tool. Recently, the company launched the new EDGE batteries. What does the tech actually do?

An action shot of a man riding a Harley-Davidson down a high way.

Motorcycles By Casey Cooper 5 months ago

Are Harley-Davidson Engines Still Made In America?

Harley-Davidson is a brand that prides itself on its longstanding reputation of being "Made in America." But does this still hold true for its engines?

Cars parked in front of a store fronting Dollar General signs

Technology By Patrick Phillips 5 months ago

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Cheap Solar-Powered Lights From Dollar General

Dollar General offers budget-friendly versions of a lot of popular items, including solar-powered lights, but are these cheap solar-powered lights worth it?

Ballistic missile submarine USS Maryland out in the open sea on a routine patrol.

Naval By Tolu Akinshete 5 months ago

Which Country Has The Most Nuclear Submarines In Its Military?

Nuclear submarines are still a vital part to a naval force, but which country actually bolsters the greatest number of the vessels in its arsenal?

Lexus RX 350 badging displayed on the rear of the SUV

SUVs and Crossovers By Monday Goma 5 months ago

What Does 'RX' Mean On The Lexus RX 350? (And Just How Big Is It?)

The Lexus RX 350 is a pretty good player in the world of premium crossovers. What does the RX acronym stand for? How big is the RX, actually?

Samsung Members app displayed on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Android By Max Miller 5 months ago

Which Useful Samsung Members App Features Disappear With The Most Recent Update?

Samsung is continuing its strategy of paring down features that aren't seeing as much use as the company had hoped. Here's what's leaving Samsung Members.

SUVs and Crossovers By Brian McHugh 5 months ago

What Makes The TRD Off-Road 4Runner Special & How Does Its MTS System Work?

The Toyota 4Runner is already a pretty capable off-road SUV as it is, but it gets even better with the TRD Off-Road trim level. How does its MTS system work?

An electric lawn mower with an opened battery compartment.

Tools By Shane O'Neill 5 months ago

Can You Leave A Battery In A Lawn Mower?

A battery powered lawnmower can be incredibly effective, and a huge upgrade over a gas lawnmower, but what happens if you leave the battery in over the winter?

Cars By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

What Is A Smart Key For Cars And How Does It Work?

Cars have had smart keys for quite a while now, and they have almost entirely phased out regular keys. What are smart keys, actually? How do they work?

Cars By James Hydzik 5 months ago

Prototypes Vs. Concept Cars: What's The Difference?

When you're talking about exceptionally rare automobiles, many of them are concept cars or prototypes. Both are meant for testing, but what's the difference?

A Roborock Saros 10R vacuuming the floor

Promoted By Zach Lisabeth 5 months ago

Roborock's Summer Deals On Some Of The Best Vacuums On The Market

For the summer, smart home device maker Roborock is rolling out big deals on its best-in-class robot vacuums. Get your floors spotless for cheap.

Front side-angled view of a 2025 Toyota RAV4

Cars By Tabish I. 5 months ago

Why This Toyota SUV (New Or Used) Is One Of The Best For New Drivers

One of Toyota's highest-selling models also remains one of the safest and most beginner-friendly driving experiences that rookie drivers can buy today.

Man on a motor cycle with helmet pointing at camera

Motorcycles By Quina Baterna 5 months ago

What It Means When You See Motorcyclists Point Up Toward The Sky

Do you know what it means when a motorcyclist points at the sky? Here's what this common motorcycle hand signal means, so you know what to do on the road.

head-on view of man, woman, and child seated in a car with with seat belts fastened

Cars By Rahul Srinivas 5 months ago

Virginia Has Enacted A Backseat Passenger Law - Here's What That Means

It's undeniable that seat belts save lives, and Virginia enacted a law on July 1 that affects anyone riding in the back seat of a car in the state.

Promoted By Zach Lisabeth 5 months ago

Roborock's F25 RT Wet And Dry Cleaner Is Convenient And Affordable

If your home needs a deep clean more often than you'd like, the Roborock F25RT Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner can help.

A beautiful house with electrical furnace heating up the place

Technology By Daksh Chaudhary 5 months ago

How Much Could An Electric Fireplace Increase Your Power Bill?

An electric fireplace is a great way to gain a cozy ambiance in any room. However, can running one add extra bucks to your electric bill? Here's what to know.

Close up of Beyerdynamics DT 770 headphones on table

Audio By Tabish I. 5 months ago

Cosonic: What We Know About The Chinese Company That Bought Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic has long been a trusted source for high-end audio hardware, but the acquisition by Chinese company Cosonic has raised a few eyebrows.

An Asus Tuf AM5 motherboard with two M.2 and three PCIe slots

Components By Ali Hassan 5 months ago

What Is PCIe Lane Sharing? (And How It Impacts Performance)

If you're a computer enthusiast or PC gamer, you've heard about PCIe lanes and possibly even lane sharing. Here's what it all means and how it affects your PC.

older male pilot adjusting radio controls in plane cockpit

Technology By Dauglas Denga 5 months ago

Private Jet Pilots Are Different From Commercial Pilots - Here's How

private plane and commercial pilots are highly trained in order to keep people safe in the air and on the ground, but what are the differences between them?