SlashGear

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SlashGear is dedicated to highlighting the latest and greatest in technology and automotive.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 4 h

Flipping a lawn mower blade the wrong way can do serious harm, similar to using a mower. Here's what to look out for next time you swap out your blades. slashgear.com/1920342/which-…

slashgear's tweet card. If you are not sure which side of a lawn mower blade goes up and what happens if it is upside down, here is what you need to know.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 6 h

Ballast helps ships remain stable and prevents them tipping, swaying, or becoming impossible to steer. But what exactly is ballast and how does it work? slashgear.com/1921870/what-i…

slashgear's tweet card. Ballast prevents ships from tipping, swaying, or becoming impossible to steer. Solid or water ballast is added to ships to make them more stable.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 3 h

Lowes is a great outlet for finding tools that you'll use time and time again. If you aren't sure where to start, here are four we suggest taking a look at. slashgear.com/1920340/best-l…

slashgear's tweet card. Lowes is a great outlet for finding tools that you'll use time and time again. If you aren't sure where to start, here are four we suggest taking a look at.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 4 h

If you're going to stock up on tool sockets or you need one for a job, you'll need to make sure you understand what the drive size for the sockets are. slashgear.com/1920316/tool-s…

slashgear's tweet card. If you're going to stock up on tool sockets or you need one for a job, you'll need to make sure you understand what the drive size for the sockets are.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 5 h

Integrated GPUs are breaking new ground in a discrete graphics market full of price-gouged GPUs from Nvidia and AMD by offering affordable hybrid performance. slashgear.com/1921860/gpu-in…

slashgear's tweet card. Integrated GPUs are breaking new ground in a discrete graphics market full of price-gouged GPUs from Nvidia and AMD by offering affordable hybrid performance.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 5 h

Tanks are one of the most intimidating weapons in any military's arsenal, but they may be outgunned by these considerably smaller remote-controlled weapons. slashgear.com/1920248/how-ch…

slashgear's tweet card. First Person View (FPV) drones receive a tank's location, then target and attack it, taking out its tracks. This blitz leaves the tank vulnerable to bombers.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 5 h

Driving past on the highway, you may have spotted an X taped over a motorcycle rider's headlight. Does this have significance, or is it some cool new trend? slashgear.com/1920242/why-bi…

slashgear's tweet card. An X taped over a motorcycle headlight harkens back to the time of café riders in England. It protected the fragile glass from shattering and causing injury.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 5 h

Ford's EcoBoost engine combines efficiency with power thanks to advances in turbocharging tech. These models all came equipped with the 2.0-liter version. slashgear.com/1918702/ecoboo…

slashgear's tweet card. Ford's EcoBoost engine combines efficiency with power thanks to advances in turbocharging tech. These models all came equipped with the 2.0-liter version.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 5 h

Makita is one of the most recognizable brands in tools today thanks to a global presence, but where exactly are its many factories located? slashgear.com/1921836/where-…

slashgear's tweet card. Makita is one of the most recognizable brands in tools today thanks to a global presence, but where exactly are its many factories located?

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SlashGear@slashgear · 6 h

The 2.7L TurboMax engine can be found under the hood of Chevy and GMC trucks, and like other engines, owners report common issues to look out for. slashgear.com/1920231/gm-2-7…

slashgear's tweet card. The 2.7L TurboMax engine can be found under the hood of Chevy and GMC trucks, and like other engines, owners report common issues to look out for.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 6 h

Both Florida and California are prime states for the United States to do space launches, but why these locales? Where do other nations use instead? slashgear.com/1920224/why-th…

slashgear's tweet card. Both Florida and California are prime states for the United States to do space launches, but why these locales? Where do other nations use instead?

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SlashGear@slashgear · 7 h

These 13 cars might look slow, boring, or even downright ugly - but under the hood, they've got enough power to leave sports cars eating dust. slashgear.com/1918853/fast-c…

slashgear's tweet card. These 13 cars might look slow, boring, or even downright ugly — but under the hood, they’ve got enough power to leave sports cars eating dust.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 7 h

If you're researching miter saws for your workshop, you'll likely come across single and dual bevel models, but which miter saw should you buy? slashgear.com/1920200/single…

slashgear's tweet card. If you're researching miter saws for your workshop, you'll likely come across single and dual bevel models, but which miter saw should you buy?

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SlashGear@slashgear · 7 h

As your vehicle ages, your headlights can become cloudy, but there is a DIY fix for that. Here's how to vinegar and baking soda to restore them. slashgear.com/1920194/vinega…

slashgear's tweet card. As your vehicle ages, your headlights can become cloudy, but there is a DIY fix for that. Here's how to vinegar and baking soda to restore them.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 7 h

Makita tools are famous for their iconic teal blue color scheme. But now there are olive green Makita tools as well? What's the difference between the two? slashgear.com/1921818/makita…

slashgear's tweet card. Makita tools usually have a teal blue color scheme. However, in 2022, Makita released a range of Outdoor Adventure tools, which are olive green in color.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 7 h

It's not unusual for poorly-received cars to be maligned as built of cheap plastic, but some fascinating fiberglass creations haunt our highways. slashgear.com/1918590/cars-m…

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SlashGear@slashgear · 8 h

You might have seen images of old TVs with a series of colorful bars, called a test pattern. What were these for, and are they still in use today? slashgear.com/1920179/old-tv…

slashgear's tweet card. You might have seen images of old TVs with a series of colorful bars, called a test pattern. What were these for, and are they still in use today?

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SlashGear@slashgear · 8 h

The Cummins engine has been known to be reliable, but if you own one with high-mileage, there are ways to get it to last even longer. Here are a few tips. slashgear.com/1920127/cummin…

slashgear's tweet card. The Cummins engine has been known to be reliable, but if you own one with high-mileage, there are ways to get it to last even longer. Here are a few tips.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 8 h

Before semi-trucks had designated sleeper cabs, drivers had to improvise or stop at motels. But when were they introduced? And did it make a difference? slashgear.com/1921770/truck-…

slashgear's tweet card. Before semi-trucks had designated sleeper cabs, drivers had to improvise or stop at motels. The first sleeper cab was introduced in 1933 by Kenworth.

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SlashGear@slashgear · 8 h

If you've seen people on the web "fixing" squeaky car parts with deodorant, take caution. The act will actually cause more harm than do good. slashgear.com/1920121/squeak…

slashgear's tweet card. If you've seen people on the web "fixing" squeaky car parts with deodorant, take caution. The act will actually cause more harm than do good.

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