Hot glue guns are pretty simple beasts: there’s an on/off switch, a heating element, and a source of current, be it battery or wired. You turn it on, and the heater starts warming up; ...

In Philadelphia, where gun violence has been rampant, one program is giving at-risk teens a different path through power tools, car engines and mentorship. NBC News' Marquise Francis reports on the ...

Americans receive fewer paid vacation days than workers in most other industrialized nations. Strategically requesting paid time off around federal holidays can maximize vacation time. Planning ahead ...

For switching high-powered loads from a microcontroller, or for switching AC loads in general, most of us will reach into the ...

As temperatures drop and winter settles in, many of us find ourselves in a love-hate relationship with our heaters. They're cozy, warm, and oh-so-necessary, but not all heaters are created equal, ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...