One of the most basic tools for tinkering with electronics is a multimeter. Today, even a cheap meter has capabilities that would have been either very expensive or unobtainable back in the 1970s.

The proper DMM selection improves job performance, but how do you make that selection? Whether you know them as DMMs, VOMs, multitesters, or multimeters, digital multimeters are essential tools that ...

The CT3116 fused-probe digital multimeter (DMM) kit, designed to expand the safety of any DMM, is a must for anyone who uses a DMM to test or troubleshoot electronic or industrial equipment. It comes ...

You’ve probably seen tweezers act as test probes for a multimeter or other instrument. Some electronics testing tweezers even have the multimeter built right in. Tools like these are especially handy ...

Digital multimeters (DMM), once called voltmeters, have been described as the tape measure for engineers in the new millennium. With electronics and electrical circuits included in almost every ...

If you make electrical measurements, you probably use a handheld digital multimeter (DMM). With dozens of handheld DMMs on the market, how can you decide which one is right for you? To give you a feel ...

Home improvement addicts really get excited about their power tools. And in the shadow of drills and sanders, the multimeter doesn't get much love. Too bad, because multimeters are just as useful and ...

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

When working on electrical projects around the home—whether that’s troubleshooting an issue with your HVAC system, repairing an appliance, or testing a car battery—a multimeter is essential. These ...