Like the incandescent bulb before it, the compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb is rapidly fading into obscurity as there are fewer and fewer reasons to use them over their LED successors. But there are ...

LED, halogen, CFL and incandescent and the main types of light bulbs available, although incandescent lights are no longer ...

Q: The kitchen of my 1987 house has fluorescent tubes in the ceiling ... or it might involve changing the wiring within each fixture to bypass the ballast. Viribright Lighting, a manufacturer of LED ...

The reason submarines are able to do this is thanks to some very important components known as the ballast and trim tanks. These are located throughout the sub at the bow and stern as well as on ...

We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, so you’re ready for skywatching events, like the appearance of the rare ‘blaze star,’ no matter where you are. The best compact binoculars are a ...

It can get quite loud inside a compact SUV’s cabin. The boxy shape can create plenty of wind noise, and an SUV’s raised height lets a lot of road noise bounce off its underside. Add in a small ...

Outfitting a compact PC for 4K and VR, or a tiny budget tower for 1080p gaming? These are our favorite small Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon, and Intel Arc graphics cards for your next PC build or upgrade.

Who is this camera for? The compact Fujifilm X-T50 is ideal for travelers who want high-resolution images from a camera that’s genuinely fun to use. It’s suitable for beginners and pros alike ...

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For all the recent advancements in the quality and versatility of smartphone photography, not to mention clever AI photo modes, the best compact cameras still offer something more than our handsets.