I’ve got a pole barn that needs to be cleared out, and it’s pretty dark in there, particularly in the back half. I was thinking of putting up a simple solar setup with a basic 100w kit (probably a ...

The 12V jack in a car (once the cigarette lighter) is a pretty common place for many of us to put a USB charger these days. In a lot of car models, that 12V jack doesn’t stop getting power, which ...

I have some questions for you about the use of jump leads. I have seen an advertisement that states you can plug them into the cigarette lighter socket in your car to start the engine, if your battery ...

This relatively simple device could be a game-changer for protecting your car. A research team from the University of Michigan is targeting your car's or truck's auxiliary power outlet — known to ...

Most modern cars offer at least two ways to charge up a smartphone, in the form of a 12V lighter socket and a USB port. The latter could be more convenient for many, as it uses the same cable you ...

There are very few things as annoying as your phone battery draining in the middle of a drive, especially when you need it to find your way around. You reach across for your power bank, only to ...