This one changed the knob of the bat to look even more like a mushroom, hence the name. The idea was that the weight distribution of the bat would be better with a tapered, thin handle and a thick ...

You have likely seen many newer mechanical keyboards have a knob, commonly located in one of the corners. This is what's known as a rotary encoder, but they're also commonly referred to as a media ...

Over the past year or so, a strange contradiction has emerged in the world of Apple: the company makes some of the best computers in the world, whether you need a simple consumer laptop or a high ...

Learn More › Pewter is used in everything from jewelry to kitchen utensils to the classic tankard. This metal remains popular with artisans and craftspeople because its malleability makes it ...

Canada's new prime minister is facing growing criticism from advocacy groups upset that ministers solely dedicated to their issues are no longer around the cabinet table. Mark Carney announced his ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israel’s cabinet has voted to sack the head of the Shin Bet internal security agency in a move set to ...

The location of knobs and pulls isn’t written in stone, but there are some standard practices. One good rule of thumb is to ...

Senate confirmed Lori Chaves-DeRemer as Labor secretary. She is set to lead the Department of Labor amid major cutbacks. Ambassador to the United Nations is the final Cabinet position yet to be ...

Cabinet committees carry out most of the day-to-day work of the Cabinet. Committees have their own members and areas of responsibility, which are set by the Prime Minister. The Treasury Board is the ...

Computer hardware is a term that refers to the physical elements, machinery, or equipment of any computer. Better-known examples include the keyboard, the monitor, the mouse, or the hidden gubbins ...