When the lights finally flicker back after an outage, the instinct is to rush to the panel and flip everything on. That ...

A $12 power meter helped me test which electronics in my home were the biggest energy vampires. The result shocked me.

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Free Press readers registered to become Ad Meter panelists using a special code, allowing their opinions about Super Bowl ...

USA TODAY Ad Meter is set to kick off a 38th edition of the Super Bowl commercial ratings, and this year, NorthJersey.com ...

If you've driven cars long enough, you can relate to our readers' stories about cars with dead batteries. Since few people get into the driver's seat without intending to drive, turning the ignition ...

The most home heating fires occur between the months of December to February. Here’s how to stay safe while keeping warm.

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Melissa Sarnowski has been a game writer for over two years. While she's willing to dig into any game for an article, she heavily focuses on The Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, and The ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...