Three beeps that repeat after a pause and occur when you power on your computer indicate a problem with the system memory. Three beeps that play and then stop as the computer starts successfully mean ...

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 ...

The computer first beeped almost 50 years ago. It hasn’t stopped since. And now it’s not alone. Pagers beep. Answering machines beep. ATMs beep. Elevators beep. Phones beep. We have warning beeps, ...