‘You shouldn’t trust it as the sole truth’: Irondale fire chief cautions against inaccuracies of scanner-monitoring apps

IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) – Apps that monitor scanner traffic used by first responders are becoming increasingly popular, especially for people trying to figure out what’s going on in their neighborhood. One Alabama fire chief though is asking people to check the accuracy of what they may see or hear on such apps. The chief’s word…

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How To Turn Your Old Hard Drives Into A RAID Array

Your old hard drives still have some life left in them. Lost_in_the_Midwest/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cloud storage is everywhere. Despite the ongoing memory crisis, SSDs have gotten cheap enough that most new PCs don’t even bother with a spinning drive anymore. And yet, if you build…

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Here’s What Typically Drains An EV Battery The Fastest

Fast highway driving, carrying excess weight, heat and air-conditioning will cut your EV’s range. Maximum electric-vehicle ranges are on the rise. And while some models still struggle to reach the 250-mile mark, advancements in battery and charging technologies have made EVs are more capable of handling long commutes and road trips.  According to electric vehicle watchdog Recurrent,…

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