In this video, I restore a rusty alternator that was previously tested and found to be functional. The project focuses on ...

Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be operated outside, at least 10 to 20 feet from the house and away from any ...

The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Just southwest of New Orleans, in a tranquil fishing village on the Louisiana bayou, Linard Lyons spent the morning on his 19-foot boat, preparing crab traps for his grandchildren just like he had ...

There’s a particular sort of dread that sets in when you turn the key, or press the starter button, and your car doesn’t start. Slow cranking, a few pathetic clicks and flickering lights on the ...

Most of the time, you want your PC to know your actual location. That way, the clock automatically updates when you move to a different time zone and when you Google search the best restaurants nearby ...

Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on internet trends, U.S. politics and popular culture. She has covered fashion, culture, art and music extensively. Marni ...