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Ryobi impact driver on its side.
The 3 must-have Ryobi tools you can't find at Home Depot

Collect them all.

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Ryobi 18V battery and an impact driver.
The battery spec Ryobi and Milwaukee don't put on the box (and why it's a big deal)

You have to know what you're looking for.

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A Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer printing an object with a blurred print head.
7 tiny tools that are cheaper to 3D print yourself

Durability isn't everything.

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A multi-colored chamelon figure sits in a black desktop 3D printer, flanked by other high-detail minis on a table and additional 3D printing equipment.
HeyGears’ G1X desktop printer handles full-color 3D, UV, and fabric printing

This article is sponsored by HeyGears

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Ryobi High Torque Impact in front of a tire
Can a Ryobi impact wrench actually remove lug nuts? I tested two to find out

The perfect tool for home mechanics.

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Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer with the roof up.
The easiest way to start designing 3D prints is to remix other people's models

Work smart, not hard.

Bambu Lab R1 open work area with 55W CO2 laser toolhead.
The Bambu Lab R1 solved the CO2 laser annoyance I’ve hated for years

Bambu Lab’s first dedicated laser removes traditional setup headaches, although its software needs refinement.

KORG MultiPoly synth on a black background.-1
These 6 devices are secretly a Raspberry Pi in disguise, and you probably own at least one

The Raspberry Pi gets everywhere.

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Cascade Complete dishwasher detergent box on the counter in front of an open Bosch dishwasher.
This simple dishwasher hack finally got my dishes properly clean

Don't keep your powder dry.

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Ryobi Edge battery hero1-1
Ryobi's upgraded "EDGE" batteries: Are they worth the hype?

A new battery that'll make your tools more powerful.

Cables organized into freezer bags inside of a drawer.
4 "junk drawer" electronics that are actually worth keeping around
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Your junk drawer is actually a toolkit, not trash—here's what to keep.

An old laptop keyboard with a missing key.
Any broken laptop can become a mini PC with these simple 3D printing projects

Upcycle your retired hardware.

Ryobi impact wrench on a truck tire
Your old chrome sockets are a hand grenade waiting to happen with this common tool

The bit that matters.

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Ryobi 18V batteries on a toolbox
Ryobi’s battery promise from 1996 is still going strong, just like its tools

Three decades of compatibility.

Illustration of a Kindle eReader sparkling.
4 ways to repurpose an old Kindle eReader

Breathe new life into your old Kindle.

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The Milwaukee logo embroidered in white on a red tool bag.
Those power tool combo kits are a trap, and here's the better way to build your collection

Especially if you already have a battery.

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Ryobi 18V Pressure Cleaner
I'm ditching my pressure washer for Ryobi's new portable power cleaner

Convenience and power even without a hose.

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Xteink X4 Classic eReader displaying the Combray I opening page with the Type-C charging cable and adapter resting on the screen.
Xteink's new tiny eReader has everyone complaining about two things that really don't matter

Any port in a storm.

Ryobi 3-in-1 mower base
Ryobi’s clever 3-in-1 yard tool is built for small lawns and tight budgets

A compact and versatile lawn mower.

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Boox Palma 3, Note Air6 C, and Note Mini C eReaders
The Boox Palma 3 eReader now has pen support—and it's not alone

Ther are also two langer eReaders for taking notes.

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