One of the most common sounds in the modern world is the beep. From microwaves and cellphones to computers and backing-up trucks, this high-pitched alert pings us from every direction. But how is it ...

There are few things more annoying than an incessant beeping sound in your home that no matter how high and low you search, you can't identify. It could be a smoke detector, appliance, security system ...

Most of us have a microwave in our kitchens, either on the countertop or above the range. The versatile appliances can do everything from reheating leftovers to poaching an egg in under a minute. When ...

Every time a machine like this backs up, it usually emits a loud BEEP-BEEP-BEEP that travels a very long distance. It doesn't have to be One of the most popular articles 15 years ago talked about the ...

Last week we reported on a strange beeping noise being generated by the dual 2 GHz Power Macintosh G5. Several readers have since corroborated the behavior, which appears to be normal - albeit ...