Can You Really Use a Flamethrower to Clear Snow Off Your Driveway?

December 11, 2022

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The RMS Titanic was one of three Olympic-class liners, sistered with the RMS Olympic and the RMS Britannic. Of the three, only the RMS Olympic had a long and safe service life, sailing for 24 years before retirement in 1935.

You may have seen a viral video recently of a man dressed like Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation melting the snow off his driveway with a flamethrower. Where’d he get it, and does it actually work? Read More »

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For many, it’s necessary to run ethernet cables throughout the house, especially if you need a stable connection for a desktop. However, if you live with kids, pets, or heavy-footed roommates, these cables have a high chance of being bent and broken if they need to be run past a doorway.

To ensure your cables remain intact, you can use the D-Line Floor Cover. The six-foot cover can be cut to the length you need and comes in various common floor and carpet colors. Not only that, but it’s soft—so anyone can step on it, and it’ll still cushion the cable inside.

There have been several types and generations of AirPods released over the years, and the differences can affect your experience. If you aren’t an AirPods connoisseur and can tell the difference between generations by just looking, try finding the model number. Read More »

It’s great Windows ships with a pile of included apps for everything from taking notes to viewing media files, but they usually aren’t the best options out there. Here are our favorite alternatives to the default Windows applications. Read More »

Speakers can get expensive quickly, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to upgrade your sound. No matter what you’re listening to, these speakers bring the boom but don’t break the bank. Read More »

Game performance is measured in “frames per second,” or FPS. High FPS gives you smooth gameplay, while low FPS looks more like a slideshow. Here’s how to see any PC game’s FPS — and increase your FPS in your favorite games. Read More »

The 22nd FIFA World Cup kicks off on November 20, 2022, from Qatar, and games will be played through December 18. Here’s how you can stream every World Cup soccer match online in the U.S. Read More »

Laptop speakers are frequently disappointing, with all but a handful of models to choose from if sound quality is a high priority. So what can you do about it, and what’s the best bang for your buck when it comes to laptop sound? Read More »

There are a greater number of smart thermostats on the market than ever before, and one of the selling points is that they will save you money. But will they? Here are some key things to consider. Read More »

Instagram is owned by Facebook, a company that continues to divide opinion. That’s not likely to change any time soon, and if you don’t trust Facebook, you might distrust Instagram, too. Here’s how to delete your Instagram account. Read More »

Working out can be a fun experience and a great way to get in shape, but getting the tech you need can sometimes be a bit pricey. Luckily, there are plenty of affordable options that will help you put in the work without putting a dent in your wallet. Read More »