Computer hard drives contain numerous moving parts to read and write your data. Over time, or through rough handling, these parts can wear out or become damaged, resulting in unusual noises as the ...

You all must have heard the rhythmic tick-tick sound of a clock in a quiet room, have you ever sat and thought about it, why does it happen? The answer lies in the simple science of how clocks keep ...

My engine has developed a strange ticking sound. Its whisper-quiet before an oil change, and then makes a loud tapping after a new filter and fresh oil. This cycle has been going on for about 20,000 ...

Many homeowners notice that plumbing noise becomes more prominent at night. Sounds such as knocking, ticking, banging, humming, or rushing water often seem louder when the building is quiet. While ...

Q I have a 2004 F-150 4x4 with the 4.6L engine with just over 80,000 miles on it. I purchased the truck used from an elderly man in October 2013 with about 56,000 miles. The truck had been well ...

There are some sounds you hope you never hear. For example, the buzzing sound of a tick burrowing into your eardrum. That's what happened to a 9-year-old boy in Connecticut who was taken to the doctor ...

Perhaps you recall the old tune, “My Grandfather’s Clock.” It sprang to mind recently after reading an online article “Why ‘Tock-Tick’ Doesn’t Sound Right to Your Ears,” sent by the son of Mrs. Vannoy ...