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Motorcycles By Dauglas Denga 4 months ago

How Fast Is The Suzuki GSX-R1000 & How Much HP Does It Have?

Suzuki's GSX-R1000 is undoubtedly one of the big boys of the sports bike world. But how much power does it make, exactly, and how fast can it go?

Close up of a person holding a phone asking for lock screen PIN

Smartphones By Pankil Shah 4 months ago

Never Choose This Pin Code To Lock Your Phone

Want to keep your phone secure? Avoid using this common PIN code — here’s why it’s risky and what to choose instead.

A person using an orange zero turn riding lawn mower

Tools By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

Yes, Diesel Engine Lawn Mowers Exist, But Do They Last Longer Than Gas-Powered Models?

Lawn mowers are mostly powered by gasoline and electricity, and most consumer grade mowers use those powertrains. Do diesel lawn mowers actually exist?

red Volkswagen Atlas on dirt road and black Subaru Ascent in snow

SUVs and Crossovers By Travis Langness 4 months ago

Volkswagen Atlas Vs. Subaru Ascent: Which Is Bigger? (And Other Differences, Explained)

The Volkswagen Atlas and Subaru Ascent mid-sized SUVs match up closely in terms of size and features. But which one is bigger, and how are they different?

2025 Toyota Land Cruisers parked at camp site.

SUVs and Crossovers By Mike Garrett 4 months ago

Did The Toyota Land Cruiser Get Smaller? What To Know Before You Buy

Despite being designated as a light duty truck, newer models of the Toyota Land Cruiser are actually slightly larger than pre-2024 vehicles.

A closeup of a dirty ATV's tires on a grass trail

Cars By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

You Can Buy ATV And UTV Tires At Costco (But There's A Catch)

Costco offers a whole lot of services and products, and that includes tires and Tire Centers to install them. What about UTV and ATV tires sold by Costco?

Hellfire II missile mounted on a JMSDF SH-60K

Military By Daniel Trock 4 months ago

Can A Tank Survive A Hellfire Missile?

Main battle tanks are heavily armored vehicles that can cause a lot of damage. However, the Hellfire missile is a projectile that can cause a lot of damage too.

Power Tools By Quina Baterna 4 months ago

How To Spot Fake Power Tool Batteries (And What To Do If Yours Is Counterfeit)

Batteries for your cordless power tools aren't cheap, and so either on purpose or by accident, you may wind up with a fake battery. Here's what to do.

Front view of Polaris Slingshot R on the road

Motorcycles By Azzief Khaliq 4 months ago

10 Of The Highest-Horsepower 3-Wheel Motorcycles On The Market Today

Tricycles are motorcycles — even the ones that look more like cars — and their added stability can provide support for some pretty impressive horsepower.

Measuring Distance Between Bolt Pattern Of A Wheel

Cars By Tauseef Zia 4 months ago

Here's How To Properly Measure A Wheel Bolt Pattern (And Why It's Important)

There are many different important parameters when it comes to car wheels, one of those being the bolt pattern. How do you actually measure it?

TVs and Streaming By Patrick Phillips 4 months ago

Paramount Plus Military Discount: How It Works & How To Get It

If you're looking to save a few bucks on streaming service and are either active or former military, Paramount Plus has you covered with a significant discount.

A vehicle's disc brake with the brake caliper removed.

Cars By Ron King 4 months ago

Do You Need To Replace Rotors Every Time You Replace Brake Pads & How Difficult Is It To Do Yourself?

Brake pads are an important maintenance item that need to be replaced regularly. Do you need to replace the brake rotors along with the pads each time?

Cars By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

10 Ways You Can Avoid Wasting Fuel In Your Car

Fuel isn't cheap, so how can you make sure that you are using it as efficiently as possible? Here are 10 tips to help you avoid wasting fuel.

A man with dark hair and a check shirt is removing components from a desktop PC tower that has its side panel removed.

Desktops By Emma Street 4 months ago

Can You Upgrade A Pre-Built PC? The Answer May Not Be That Simple

While upgrading RAM or storage in pre-built PCs should be relatively easy in most cases, other components may be custom-made to fit the brand's chassis.

A Homemade Truck Tool Box Painted Black With Multiple Drawers

Trucks By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

What You Need To Know Before Building Your Own DIY Truck Toolbox

Having a toolbox to organize your truck bed can be incredibly useful, but it also also be very expensive. Fortunately, you can make your own.

Computers and Tablets By Pankil Shah 4 months ago

Do Graphics Cards Use Thermal Paste, And Do You Need To Change It?

Wondering if graphics cards use thermal paste? Learn how it works, when to replace it, and why it matters for GPU performance.

Electric Vehicles By Nadeem Sarwar 4 months ago

2026 Polestar 4: How Its Price, Speed, & Range Compares To The Tesla Model Y

The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the United States, but how does it compare to the Tesla Model Y? Here's its pricing, speed, and range.

A traffic light signal that's blue, amber, and red. It's on a light blue sky background with a sign underneath it saying push button type.

Technology By Anthoni Oisin 4 months ago

Why Traffic Lights In Japan Are Blue Instead Of Green

Japanese traffic lights are blue instead of the green Americans know, but the reasoning involves some complex linguistic background and history.

Technology By Azzief Khaliq 4 months ago

Every USB Port Symbol & Icon Explained

USB ports aren’t as simple as they look. This guide decodes every symbol so you know exactly what each port can do for speed, power, and data.

Ricky Nelson and Jack Lemmon manning a .50 cal gun in The Wackiest Ship in the Army movie

Military By Olivia Richman 4 months ago

Yes, 'The Wackiest Ship In The Army' Was Loosely Based On A True Story - A Look At The Real USS Echo

The "Wackiest Ship in the Army" was a comedic movie that followed a rag-tag group of sailors on a mission for the U.S. Navy. Surely it wasn't real.

Snap-On's small dog box opened for display.

Tools By Ron King 4 months ago

Snap-On Toolbox: How Many Different Sized Dog Boxes Are There & What Do They Cost?

Snap-On's range of several Dog tool boxes can be led around your workshop like a faithful canine companion. Here's how much they cost to buy.

Ryobi By Brian McHugh 4 months ago

Here's How To Install Ryobi's String Trimmer Line

This project requires the use of a sturdy pair of scissors, and measuring tape, but the rest of the installation is a breeze.

A yellow Volkswagen Arteon parked up by the side of the road

Cars By Tolu Akinshete 4 months ago

Why Did Volkswagen Discontinue The Arteon?

Volkswagen discontinued the Arteon in the wake of the automotive industry's shift toward SUV-first production, which is a shame for how nice the sedan is.

Man riding a motorcyle on a country road

Motorcycles By KR Manalo 4 months ago

How Far Can A Motorcycle Lean? Speed Is An Important Factor

Motorcycles work differently that most motor vehicles. They rely on a certain amount of leaning to navigate turns. But how much leaning can you get away with?

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter hovering above boat

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 4 months ago

Can The Chinook Helicopter Land On Water?

The CH-47 Chinook is a large utility helicopter that fills multiple roles for the military and civilian services, but can it actually land on the water?

An Image Of An Exhaust System From The Rear Of A Car

Cars By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

How To Choose The Right Size Exhaust For Your Vehicle (And What Happens If It's Too Big Or Small)

Not sure what size exhaust your vehicle needs? Learn how to choose the right diameter and what can go wrong if it’s too big or too small.

TVs and Streaming By Max Miller 4 months ago

What Does OLED Mean? (And Why It's Such A Great Choice For TVs)

There are all sorts of acronyms and buzz words on new TVs today, and it can get incredibly confusing, but OLED may be the only acronym you need to know.

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