Talon was instilled with a passion for cars, engineering, and technology practically from birth. An old home videotape shows him at 2 years old, calling all his Hot Wheels and Matchbox toys by make and model. He's applied this knowledge and enthusiasm to pieces forThe Drive,Popular Mechanics,Car and Driver magazine, and now to HowStuffWorks.
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You've probably seen solar panels on satellites, call boxes, road signs, homes and businesses. But how do solar panels work?
Smartphones can do just about anything these days. But how can we use them to control our televisions?
Car wheels spin at different speeds, especially when they're turning. So how does the differential help make them turn with such ease?
By Karim Nice &Talon Homer
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If you have a car with a battery that needs replacement, follow the steps outlined in our article. We'll show you how to change your car battery easily.
Get your extra-large soda and popcorn ready: You'll need them to last during these 10 supersized movies. Which one is the longest?
You have your favorites on YouTube but can you download them and keep them? We'll explain when and how.
Room soundproofing might not be on your HOA rules, but what if your neighbor's drumming is taking a toll on your last nerve? Here's how to soundproof a room without and make everyone happy.
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Mercedes-Benz hopes to have more than 400 high-speed EV charging hubs online in North America by 2027. That's great for global emissions. Is it great for the electrical grid?
Cars with an automatic transmission use a device called a torque converter instead of a clutch. So what does a torque converter do?
By Karim Nice &Talon Homer
It's raining and your internet went down. Again. Are the two connected?
有一些奇异的红绿灯that "know" you are there — the instant you pull up, they change! How do they detect your presence?
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Ring lights are not just for social media influencers. They're a quick and easy way to brighten up video conferences for improved image quality. Find out how to set up a ring light.
If your iPhone's home screen is getting out of control with apps, hide some of them. It's easy and your phone will never look better.
For your average computer user, operating systems like Windows or the MacOS are par for the course. But what if there wasn't an operating system? Would the computer still, well, compute?
Email clients like Outlook and Gmail have a handy recall message feature that allows you to delete or edit emails after you've sent them. We'll tell you how to use them.
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Although the amount of fuel may seem high, when you do the math, it's actually not so bad.
Your car's ignition coil supplies the engine with the high voltages needed to get the car running. But how do you know if the ignition coil is malfunctioning?
Casting lets you go from watching a movie or TV show on your mobile device and to watching it on your TV without ever skipping a beat. And Roku devices make it super simple.
Our planet's rising temperatures are making it harder for planes to take off at some airports, presenting yet another challenge to civil aviation. So, how does warmer air affect takeoff?
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Modern PCs and Macs use built-in Bluetooth to easily connect to your phone's AirPods. We'll show you how.
With the cost of new cars going ever higher, how can you save yourself from being taken advantage of at the dealership? Here are some car dealer fees that you may be able to negotiate down or even eliminate.
To make their money back, plus a tidy profit, movie studios have to get butts into theater seats. This plan doesn't always work out, and some films become known as massive flops. Which are the worst?
It's not an easy question to answer but we've made an educated guess.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true. Find out more about this and other strange facts about license plates.
Your toilet is clogged and you can't find a plunger. Don't worry, there are other ways to clear a clogged toilet. Here are four of the easiest ways to get things flowing again.