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A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

The reality is that like almost every component under the hood, a car battery has a finite lifespan and will conk out on you eventually. Weather conditions, corrosion, electrical shorts, charging ...

The power supply in your computer manages all of the power required to run each component of your computer. When this critical component begins to fail, your computer may power off unexpectedly, ...

A car battery may be a small piece of the puzzle under the bonnet, but it’s up there with the most crucial components. Without a properly functioning battery, the car will struggle, or even fail, to ...

Changing a car battery can be done in just a few steps. Always test the car battery before replacing and be sure to properly dispose of the dead battery.

There is no one-size-fits-all tool to do everything, so you will need a checklist of what's required to do the job correctly.