Recently published research on computer security, aided by a Cornell Tech research assistant, suggests that sound transmitted by a computer can give would-be eavesdroppers a clue as to what is on the ...

Just like the title says. My machine has been making strange and incredibly irritating warbling squeaking noises forever now. They happen during heavy network activity, when moving my optical usb ...

Don't worry—this doesn't necessarily mean it's about to die. Here are some things you can check Reviewed by Chris Selph Computer buzzing sounds are usually harmless and easy to fix, but there's always ...

We’re used to our PCs humming and buzzing, but there are some noises you shouldn’t ignore as they can indicate serious problems. A high-pitched whine can be a sign of “coil whine,” a vibration of ...

I can't seem to solve this nagging problem. I practice guitar a lot when I'm sitting in front of the PC, as I'll be reading online tab, jamming along to MP3s, etc. Unfortunately, this also causes a ...

When [Ben Eater] talks, hackers everywhere listen. In his latest video [Ben] shows us how to make computer noises using square waves and a 6502 microprocessor. After checking the frequency of ...

Between email, social media accounts, utilities, and banking and credit card accounts, the average person has 27 discrete online logins used to log into personal and professional computers, and ...

Notifications from smart devices and computers have "dramatically increased," says one expert. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Ping. Ring. Buzz. These sounds ...