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Autos > Trucks Diesel pickup trucks: Pros and cons: 2 of 14
Diesel pickup trucks are a very good choice for a number of reasons, with few cons. Most of the problems that diesels had in the past have been resolved in newer vehicles, the new light-truck diesels are far quieter, cleaner, and powerful than in the past due to many technological advances.Pros:1. One of the most important ad... More..
Autos > Trucks Buyer's guide to off-road truck tires: 2 of 5
Selecting the right tires for your off-road vehicle is one of the most important decisions you can make concerning the drivability and trail handling abilities of your rig. The first factor in determining the right tire is how you will use your vehicle. Will it be a highly-modified trail-only rig, or a daily driver that may o... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Safety tips for Windows XP users: 2 of 4
Windows XP is often criticized as being an extremely insecure operating system. This is not the case, however, as long as a few precautions are taken, Windows XP can be a very safe and secure operating system for everyday use. Installing an anti-virus program, keeping up with security patches, and using a firewall can prevent... More..
Autos > SUVs The best 2008 mid-size SUVs: 1 of 2
What makes an SUV the "Best"? Is it styling, comfort, electronic toys, fuel mileage? All of these things are important, but I think there is another factor that is just as if not more important: Affordability. Which mid-size SUVs fit the bill of the most stylish, most comfortable, highest mileage, and most affordable? Read on... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Reasons for starting up in safe mode: 3 of 5
Windows Safe Mode is a useful tool for diagnosing and correcting common problems in Windows. In Windows Me, XP, and Vista, safe mode can be used to run a utility called "System Restore" which can return your system to a state where your computer was working correctly. Safe mode can also be the only way to delete certain files... More..
Autos > SUVs 2008 SUVs with the highest gas mileage: 5 of 6
SUVs had gotten a bad reputation as huge, gas-guzzling tanks that spewed out more green-house gasses than any other vehicles on the road when they first became popular. All of that has changed, although many still think SUVs are evil. Today, there are many SUVs that are capable of well over 20 miles per gallon, as good as man... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Are high fuel prices necessary?: 13 of 14
The short answer is no, they are not. Why are fuel prices so high? It is a tax, but not of the type that most people are familiar with. I, of course, mean the "inflation tax." The inflation tax is caused by government spending, where the government simply prints more money, devaluing the currency.Let's look at what the retail... More..