USB is something of a paradox. Short for “universal serial bus,” it was meant to be a single replacement for myriad older standards. But it’s hardly universal. With USB Type-A, Type-C, Micro USB, Type-B, and other oddball formats, you still need multiple cables. Moreover, with wireless data transfer getting faster by the day, USB use …
Car repair has changed a great deal over the past few decades. Not that long ago, you could diagnose any of your problems with everyday mechanical tools. If your timing was off or your fuel pump had failed, you could look at all the symptoms and deduce the cause. But modern cars are a lot …
12-volt batteries are a great way to supply power outside of the ordinary grid. You can pair them with solar arrays, to power a cabin or campsite. You can even use them as backup power for your home, provided you have the right switching system. RVs and boats use 12-volt DC power as a matter …
When your power goes out, it’s a big deal. Maybe you work from home and you need to run your router and laptop. Maybe you use a medical device like a CPAP machine that you need to take care of your health. And if you’re in a power outage, you’re going to need a way …
When you’re on the road, safety paramount. You need to keep your brakes in working order, and buckle up every time you get behind the wheel. And when it comes to safety issues, a failed or failing headlight is one of the worst offenders. Without a good set of headlight bulbs, you can’t see where …