How-To's & Explainers

The Back Story of Motorcycling’s Greatest Innovation Takes a Wild Turn
Believe it or not, Harley-Davidson's hugely influential and enduring V-twin engine was anything but an overnight success.

Klipsch’s Iconic Heritage Speakers: An Expert Explains What You Need to Know
Klipsch's longtime chief acoustic engineer helps us break down the renowned speaker line — which the company still makes today.

Are Today’s Wireless Speakers Actually Too Good?
We're beginning to wonder if the trend is improving your life — or simply draining your wallet.

Does Sonos’s Most Expensive Speaker Still Have a Place?
The Five and Era 300 are Sonos's two best-sounding standalone speakers. So, what's the difference?
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How Much Laptop Storage Do You Really Need?
More storage means more money. Here's how to strike the right balance between data and dollars.
By Tucker Bowe

How to Master One of the Apple Watch’s Most Iconic Features
It's been an Apple Watch staple from the very beginning.
By Tucker Bowe

This Slick New Harley Cruiser Might Be the Closest You Can Get to a Factory Chopper
We know, we know, there’s no such thing. But the 2025 Breakout has our attention anyway. Here's why.

All the Reasons to Still Buy an Apple TV In 2025
We round up all the reasons why you should still consider buying an Apple TV 4K, Apple's streaming box, in 2025.
By Tucker Bowe

How to Turn Your Sonos Into Computer Speakers
We don't really recommend doing this. However, it is possible to use Sonos speakers as computer speakers.
By Tucker Bowe

Years Later, Apple Finally Fixed One of the Biggest Headaches with AirPods
After years, Apple has finally given proper instructions to keep your AirPods firing at their best.
By Tucker Bowe

How to Factory Reset Your Sonos Speakers
Moving? Getting a new Wi-Fi router? Or gifting a Sonos speaker to a friend?
By Tucker Bowe

A Major Trade Show’s Most Intriguing New Knife Is Driving People Nuts
Appearing at SHOT Show, Artisan Cutlery’s “properly apocalyptic looking” Butcherling prototype is one sharp-edged Rorschach test.

How an Innovative, Hunting-Specific Feature Found Its Way Into Field Coats
If your jacket has a spacious stash section in back, you probably have hunters to thank.

It’s Official: Car Backseats Are About To Change Forever
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration passed a new rule that will impact all new cars in September of 2027 and hopefully help save lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration passed a new rule that will impact all new cars in September of 2027 and hopefully help save lives.
By Ben Bowers

I Figured There’s No Way This Funky New Ski Tech Could Change the Game. But It Just Might
At a glance, the ShredShox full-suspension ski platform looks, well, full sus. Early reactions on the slopes tell a different story.

7 Settings to Change on Your iPhone Immediately After You Unbox It
Just get a new iPhone? Here are the tweaks you should make immediately to ensure you get the most out of it.
By Tucker Bowe and David Nield

This Simple Trick Disables Your Mac’s Most Annoying New Feature
Take back control of your Mac.
By Tucker Bowe

You’re Using One of Your Swiss Army Knife’s Handiest Tools All Wrong
You'll never open cans the same way once you learn this blazing fast technique from the king of SAK hacks.

This Gorgeous EDC Blade’s Swiss Army Knife-Like Feature Could Prevent Confiscation
The first folder designed by Dutch Bushcraft Knives, WeKnife’s Nightblade, deploys via nail nick. That could be handy in some countries.