How hard could it be to make a collapsible silicone container? Turns out, it’s really, really hard — collapsible containers have rigid guidelines. Just ask [Eric Strebel], who failed dozens of ...

A hand crank or other manual method is required to rewind the hose or cable. For electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic rewind reels a motor drives the rewinding of the reel. A spring rewind reel uses an ...

There are many options for cable management, including Velcro straps that wrap around your cords to keep them bundled, bins that you drop your cords into that keep them out of sight, or clips that ...

I fell in love with cable driven mechanisms a few years ago and put together some of my first mechanical tentacles to celebrate. But only after playing with them did I start to understand the ...

Typically, the wire’s geometry is round; however, rectangular or even oval cross-sections are sometimes used. After these coiled sections are wound, the cable is jacketed (typically a polymer) and ...

Chances are, your cable internet provider charges you a hefty modem-rental fee every month, a price that can increase on an annual basis. But if you buy your own modem, it should pay for itself in ...

Here’s how it works. The best cable modems give you full control over your home network but they can also save you a ton of money over time. Just like when you upgrade to one of the best Wi-Fi ...

But the long, coiled cable is not detachable. If you want the best-sounding sealed, over-ear headphones under $1,000, get this pair. Audiophile headphones are designed for the music lover who ...

Cable and fiber connections are the best choices for speed and reliability, but which is better? Here's a look at what separates the two technologies. David Anders is a senior writer for CNET ...

Ali Faccenda is a Partnerships Associate Editor for Dotdash Meredith brands such as People, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and Real Simple.

What's the best cable internet provider? When exploring internet service providers in your area, chances are a cable ISP or two will be available. Cable internet is the most widely available wired ...

Read more about our advertising policy. The top cable internet providers in the U.S. include Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, Optimum, Mediacom and WOW!. Cable internet uses coaxial lines to deliver ...