A knocking sound from the engine often triggers worst-case assumptions, but piston slap is a far more common—and usually less dangerous—culprit. It occurs when a piston lightly contacts the cylinder ...

While many businesses take advantage of and enjoy Skype's VoIP platform, occasional problems can interfere with its use. Multiple Skype users have reported occasional tapping or "clicking" sounds ...

It’s normal for a refrigerator to hum quietly in the background. But if you start hearing loud, strange, or sudden noises from your fridge, it could signal a problem. Sometimes, a noisy fridge is ...

So I was at a stop on this back road, and as I went foward and turning right, I hit a small but fairly deep pot hole. It made a nasty sound, but I didn't think of it much as I've hit pot holes before, ...

“Your car is making funny noises? Bring it right in. I could use a good laugh.” That is about all your automobile technician may be able do if that is all the better you can explain the problem. If ...