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 ...

I get a continuous beep when running an old Pentium 200 MMX computer with Windows 95. It doesn't happen until after the computer and OS is up and working. And sometimes it doesn't happen at all. I ...

From the screech of dial-up modems to the whirring of floppy disks, these iconic computer sounds take us on a journey back in time.