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If your router comes with one or more Ethernet ports labeled 2.5G, here's what the label means, what they're for, and how to best utilize them.

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What Is The 2.5G Ethernet Port On Your Internet Router For? - SlashGear

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A common modification for some motorcycles is the trumpet-shaped piece of metal known as a velocity stack. It serves a purpose, but there are some cons.

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What Do Velocity Stacks Do On A Motorcycle? - SlashGear

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A common modification for some motorcycles is the trumpet-shaped piece of metal known as a velocity stack. It serves a purpose, but there are some cons.

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What Do Velocity Stacks Do On A Motorcycle? - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 5h

The U.S. military says its aircraft experience about 3,000 bird strikes a year, costing in $75 million in damage. Some bird strikes can indeed disable fighters.

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Can A Bird Strike Take Down A Fighter Jet? - SlashGear

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From Morgan Freeman's SyberJet to Steven Spielberg's Gulfstream, these Hollywood private jets cost tens of millions of dollars.

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9 Most Expensive Private Jets Owned By Famous Actors & Directors - SlashGear

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You washing machine already uses a lot of water to clean your clothes, but what about the Deep Fill setting? Well, it's just a way to use even more water.

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What 'Deep Fill' Means On A Washing Machine (And When To Use It) - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 6h

Ford has suffered a number of work stoppages in its plants this year, and now its Dearborn facility is coming back online. Here's what's going on.

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Ford Restarts F-150 Production After Legendary Dearborn Plant Was Shut Down - SlashGear

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Freestanding appliances can be more easily moved for relocation and repairs. Integrated units, meanwhile, offer heightened aesthetics and better sound muffling.

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What's The Difference Between Freestanding And Integrated Appliances? - SlashGear

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TP-Link is one of the most recognizable brand names in the internet router market, but the company owns handful of other tech brands, too.

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5 Tech Brands That Are Owned By TP-Link - SlashGear

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Amazon's Prime Day sales are coming soon, but they've got a few tool deals available on the site right now that are definitely worth taking a look at.

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The Best Early Tool Discounts Ahead Of Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days - SlashGear

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BMW fans have a lot to look forward to in 2027 with the new 3 Series, but some may find themselves wondering about overall performance and the unannounced M3.

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BMW's Big New 3 Series Reveal Leaves Us With One Equally Big Question - SlashGear

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In the late 1970s, car manufacturers largely started making the switch from cast iron to aluminum engine blocks for a few important reasons.

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Why Did Most Car Manufacturers Switch From Cast Iron To Aluminum Engine Blocks? - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 7h

When you're driving down the street, there's a dizzying variety of signs you might run into, and the diamond shape brings specific meanings.

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What Does A Diamond-Shaped Road Sign Mean? - SlashGear

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Coal is the most popular form of fossil fuel for electricity generation in the world, even as the world moves in greener directions. Here's why.

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Why The World Still Relies On Coal For Electricity - SlashGear

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In JD Power's 2026 Appliance Study, LG topped Samsung, Maytag, and GE Appliances for top-load washers while ranking high in dryers and front-loaders.

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Not Samsung Or GE: This Brand Tops JD Power's 2026 Appliance Satisfaction Study For Top-Load Washers - SlashGear

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Sealed transmissions are designed to be "sealed" off from external contamination, but that doesn't necessarily mean they never need to be serviced.

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Does A Sealed Transmission Need To Be Serviced? - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 8h

While most of the settings on a typical washing machine like quick wash are fairly self-explanatory, "Permanent Press" might not be so obvious.

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What Does 'Permanent Press' Cycle Mean On A Washing Machine & How Does It Work? - SlashGear

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The Lexus LS 500 has differing resale value estimates, with depreciation rates ranging from as low as 41 percent to as high as 67 percent over five years.

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Lexus LS 500 Resale Value: How Much Has The Luxury Sedan Depreciated? - SlashGear

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Your favorite songwriters spend their hard-earned royalties whisking themselves around in some of the world's most expensive and luxurious private jets.

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10 Most Expensive Private Jets Owned By Famous Musicians - SlashGear

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The U.K. has been trialing new AI-powered traffic cameras that can detect ghost plates, with seemingly positive results thus far.

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New Traffic Cameras Can Detect 'Ghost Plates' Designed To Escape The Law - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 9h

Android Auto runs on your phone and projects to your car's display, while Android Automotive OS runs directly on the vehicle's hardware.

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What's The Difference Between Android Auto And Android Automotive OS? - SlashGear

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iPhones have much to offer, but their price, limited customization, and tight grip on the Apple ecosystem may give some buyers pause.

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7 Drawbacks Of Buying An iPhone - SlashGear

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It used to be that a bigger engine meant more power, but thanks to improvements in engine technology over several decades, that's no longer always true.

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5 Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engines That Leave Their V8 Rivals In The Dust - SlashGear

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Buying a home theater sound system can get really expensive really fast, but you don't always have to spend thousands to get something passable.

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9 Of The Best Sound Systems For Your Home Theater Setup - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 9h

Tractor Supply Company is selling a Massimo Mini Truck that you can drive around your property. It's basically a go-kart with a 125cc engine.

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Tractor Supply Is Selling A Massimo Mini Truck With A 125cc Engine – Here's What It Costs - SlashGear

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A cheap USB-C cable can end up costing you more in the long run. We ranked the usual places to buy one, from total gamble to safest bet.

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8 Places You Can Buy A New USB-C Cable, Ranked Worst To Best - SlashGear

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Not sold on the Pixel 11 Pro? These Android alternatives offer stronger gaming performance, distinctive designs, foldable screens, and impressive cameras.

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10 Android Phones You Should Consider If You Don't Want The Pixel 11 Pro - SlashGear

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See five compact cars that beat the Subaru Impreza in Consumer Reports ratings: 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Civic Hybrid, Mazda3, and Toyota Prius.

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5 Compact Cars With Higher Ratings From Consumer Reports Than The Subaru Impreza - SlashGear

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The AH-1 Cobra is an older design and doesn't have the same long-range sensors and capabilities of an Apache, though the U.S.M.C. still uses AH-1Zs today.

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Cobra Vs. Apache: What's The Difference Between These Military Helicopters? - SlashGear

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Learn how to clean your refrigerator with baking soda paste, distilled white vinegar, and microfiber towels while protecting delicate finish coatings.

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How To Clean Your Refrigerator With Baking Soda - SlashGear

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Dating back to before the SteamDeck, the Switch, or even the GameBoy, these handheld classics may seem basic today, but they were hits in the '80s.

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15 Handheld Video Games From The 1980s That Are Pure Nostalgia Today - SlashGear

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You may have seen fire extinguishers in large commercial vehicles, but it's not the driver's choice to carry them. It's the law.

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Why Most Commercial Vehicles Are Required To Carry Fire Extinguishers - SlashGear

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LG's C-series TVs are more premium products than the B-series TVs, with higher prices, better refresh rates, and more advanced image processing.

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What's The Difference Between LG's B-Series And C-Series OLED TVs? - SlashGear

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Compare Google Pixel 11 Pro battery alternatives: Pixel 11 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S26+, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, OnePlus 15R, and Moto G Play (2026).

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5 Smartphones With Better Battery Life Than The Google Pixel 11 Pro - SlashGear

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The latest and greatest in smartphones are hitting the market soon, including exciting features like physical keyboards, folding tablets, and more.

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8 New Android Phones & iPhone Models Coming Out Soon - SlashGear

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Midsize family vehicles that are higher rated than the Highlander include the 2027 Kia Telluride, 2026 Hyundai Palisade, 2026 Ford Explorer, and 2026 VW Atlas.

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4 Mid-Size Family Vehicles With Higher Ratings Than The Toyota Highlander - SlashGear

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You could clean your keyboard with a brush, duster, vacuum, or by just picking it up and shaking it over the trash can, but those aren't as fun as using slime.

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How To Clean Your Keyboard Using Slime (And Whether It's A Good Idea) - SlashGear

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SteelSeries Aeon Pro gives the official Xbox Elite Wireless Controller a run for its money with added features and a little screen on top.

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SteelSeries Aeon Pro Review: An Excellent Elite Controller Alternative For Xbox And PC - SlashGear

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Gyro-stabilized main guns allowed these World War II tanks to shoot accurately while in motion, which was a game-changer on the battlefield.

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This WWII Tank Was The First Production Model With A Gyro-Stabilized Main Gun - SlashGear

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While it's a performance car icon, the original Ford Mustang Boss 302 put out a tame-sounding 290 hp. A lot of contemporary land yachts had a good bit more.

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4 Old-School Land Yachts Packing More Power Than A Mustang Boss 302 - SlashGear

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WWII-era backpack and handheld radios were the progenitors of today's cell phones, as both rely on radio transmissions to send voice (and now data) wirelessly.

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How WWII's Hand-Held & Backpack Radios Helped Shape Today's Wireless Communication - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 14h

The White House is currently contemplating an export ban on diesel to keep more of that fuel for American use, but what would the ripple effects look like?

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What Would A Diesel Export Ban Actually Mean For Americans? - SlashGear

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There are at least four separate Ryobi 18V ONE+ combo kits that are clear bargains, costing you significantly less than buying the individual tools separately.

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4 Ryobi Tool Combo Kits Cheaper Than Their Individual Price Tags - SlashGear

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There's a common myth regarding exhaust back pressure on Harley-Davidson motorcycles that a lot of riders still believe. Does it actually hold up?

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The Back Pressure Myth Harley-Davidson Riders Still Believe - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 15h

While nothing has been officially announced, China seems to be working on a massive aircraft carrier, significantly larger than America's biggest carrier.

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China's New Aircraft Carrier Could Be Even Bigger Than America's USS Ford - SlashGear

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According to iSeeCars, V6 vehicles like the Lexus IS, Toyota Tacoma, and Honda Ridgeline are much more likely to hit 250,000 miles than the average car.

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7 6-Cylinder Cars Likely To Last 250,000 Miles - SlashGear

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The five-cylinder engine has been dropped by pretty much everyone in the industry, but one German car with a five pot remains on sale in the United States.

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This Is The Only New 5-Cylinder Car You Can Buy In The US - SlashGear

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SlashGear @slashgear.bsky.social · 16h

Leatherworking tools are more specialized than you might expect, given their similarities to those used in other crafts, but many go for under $100.

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9 Leather Working Tools Under $100 Worth Investing In - SlashGear

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Bosch is as trusted of a name in power tools as one will find in 2026. Here is what the home appliance and power tool powerhouse is cooking up this year.

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13 Cool Bosch Power Tools Released In 2026 - SlashGear

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