The “Check Engine” light has to be one of the most infuriating inventions of all time. Like an “undefined error” in a computer program it tells you just enough to worry without saying anything useful. Some Check Engine light issues are urgent, and should be addressed immediately. More often than not, the culprit is a …
Nothing brings people together like good food, particularly when you’re hungry. It’s no surprise, then, that we humans like to take a meal along with us on our adventures. For a day trip or an afternoon at the beach, a cooler can be sufficient. You’ll be able to transport your food and keep all your …
In the early days of cell phones, you had to think long and hard about using one. Yes, early cell phone plans might only have offered 30 or 60 minutes per month. And yes, additional minutes could be excruciatingly expensive in those days. But time limits aside, early cell phone users had an equally pressing …
The idea of backup power solutions isn’t a new one. To use a basic example, people have been using gas generators for generations. In fact, for many purposes, generators remain the default backup power option. But there are cleaner, less expensive ways to provide backup power, particularly for limited applications. What if you just need …
Over the past generation, electronic devices have gone from optional to essential. You used to be able to leave your smartphone behind for a weekend of camping. Now, most of us are expected to be reachable at all times. For many of us, laptops and tablets are nearly as essential. Whether you’re traveling for work …