The mystery of the lock nut, though, isn’t how it works. ... As you might deduce, the crimping tool has to be harder than the nut material, so that takes some extra effort.

The mystery of the lock nut, though, isn’t how it works. The nylon insert is just a little too small for the bolt, and the bolt, being harder than nylon, ...

It only takes one person, the tool is small and fits easily into the frunk of a 911, and it's incredibly accurate, even following Porsche's tighten-loosen-final tighten torquing procedure.

Another tool mechanics use constantly is a torque wrench. These devices let us tighten fasteners like nuts and bolts to a specified tightness or torque rating without exceeding that rating.

Using a traditional U-lock can be a hassle, as you have to pull it out of your bag, take it apart, then run its shackle through the bike's frame before putting it back together. The bike-mounted V ...

When anti-lock braking systems first showed up on the market, manufacturers often put a small badge on the car (usually on a front fender or somewhere on the rear) to tell folks that it was ...

Don't lose hope! You can still find a lost phone—even if it's turned off. The Find My iPhone tool is the best and easiest way to find your lost iPhone that is switched off or has a dead battery ...

The Schlage B60N is essentially a residential version of a high-security deadbolt lock. It’s rated Grade 1 by ANSI/BHMA, 1 meaning it has passed the same hammering, prying, sawing, picking, and ...

Google is launching a new app to help make AI-generated videos called Flow. It’s also announcing Veo 3, updates to Veo 2 model, and Imagen 4.

Apple's iCloud Activation Lock tool—which allowed potential buyers to check if a used iOS device (i.e. iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Apple Watches) is tied to an active account—appears to ...

A nut splitter is a handy tool that can get you out of a jam. Here's what it does, how it works, when you might need it, and other things you can try.