How to Lower Your SiriusXM Subscription Price in 2026

Sometimes the best way to save money on a car accessory is not buying a different mount. Sometimes it is lowering the monthly bill attached to the device already in the car. SiriusXM falls into that category. If the full-price bill looks too high, that reaction is understandable. SiriusXM’s standard

How to Repair a PBA or FOP Shield Car Mount Holder

PBA (or FOP) shields are a New Jersey thing, perhaps also New York.  I have never seen them in other states.  It works like this.  You have a close relative that’s a current or retired police officer.  They receive a limited number of brass police shields and give them out

How to Open an Otterbox Defender Case

2026 update: The specific phone in this story is an older iPhone, but the Otterbox Defender “how do I get this thing off?” problem is identical on today’s iPhone 13/14/15/16 Defenders as well as any Samsung or Android models. Same multi‑layer design, same stiff rubber, same hard clips. I have

How to Install a RAM Motorcycle Handlebar Mount (Step-by-Step Guide)

At first glance a RAM motorcycle handlebar mount can look a little intimidating. When you open the package there are several pieces — a U-bolt clamp, a socket arm, tightening nuts, and sometimes a cradle or diamond adapter. It may look complicated, but the installation is actually very simple. Most

How to Assemble a RAM Mount: Parts, Components and Step-by-Step Guide

RAM Mounts are one of the most durable and versatile mounting systems available. They come with a lifetime warranty and will likely outlast every device you ever put in them. The modular ball-and-socket design means individual components swap freely between setups, so a base you bought for your motorcycle can