Top Tier gasoline was developed in 2004 to go beyond the minimum standard for detergent additives to better protect increasingly sophisticated engines from carbon buildup and deposits on the intake valves, which can result in a rough idle, acceleration hesitation, knocking/pinging, and reduced fuel economy. Over the past 20 years, engines have become far more precise,…
The Jeep Recon boasts 650 hp and 620 lb.-ft. of torque. There is a front and a rear electric drive module (EDM), each rated at 250 kW. Jeep says that the SUV can race from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds in Sport mode. In regular ol’ Auto mode, it will go to 60…
Health benefits aside, a clean mattress can also help prevent pest infestations. That’s why it’s important to pay as much attention to it as you might to your couch, and focus on how you clean your mattress, as well as how often. Back when most mattresses could be flipped over, the conventional wisdom was that…
There are many reasons a shoulder might hurt, including overuse and age-related degeneration (such as osteoarthritis). But certain types of shoulder pain require medical attention. See a doctor if you think you have a fracture, dislocation, or torn muscle. Symptoms of those injuries may include immediate severe pain, swelling, bruising, numbness, or an inability to…
Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time,…
If you’re using this as an excuse to upgrade to an more premium panel, we recommend the LG C4 OLED. It’s an impressive screen, with sky-high brightness and vivid colors, plus full support for Dolby Vision. It’s just as good for playing games as it is for watching them, with up to 144-Hz refresh at…
When I was finally able to experiment with Auto Browse (for real this time), I took Google’s suggestions of digital chores as my starting point and picked online tasks that could be helpful in my own life. Whenever interacting with generative AI tools, a healthy sense of skepticism—and caution—is critical. Google even includes a disclaimer…
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Kristianne Egbert has worked in occupational ergonomics for nearly 20 years and is now a senior corporate ergonomist at Briotix Health, a workplace injury prevention company. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Egbert also says that repeated use of a laptop alone on a desk is going to have a huge effect…
Main theme: For those who can manage to hold on to their homeowners insurance policies, the price of premiums is crushing budgets. The reasons are many: from the rising price of building materials and construction labor to the growing frequency of extreme weather events. In this episode, hosts Tanya Christian and Brian Vines get an…
Parting with items is never easy, but the reality is that not everything you own deserves to remain in your home. “The biggest organizational mistake I see is when people have more stuff than space to house it,” says Elese Denis, founder of Denis Organization. The fix is to reduce the amount of clutter and…