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why do our ionic air cleaners make a buzzing/crackling sound?
Answer: Actually you might want to investigate the harmful effects ionic air cleaners can create. From what I understan..
why do new electronics emit a odor?
Just bought a brand new tv and it smell like something is getting too warm. When I bought my computer, it did the same t..
why do my window air cond units some times freeze up?
Answers: it can freeze up if you have it set too cold and it is not very hot outside, or there could be a problem with t..
Why do my rechargeable batteries lose their charge if not used?
I charge my batteries ready to use in my camera but if I leave them for a few days before wanting them they seem to have..
Why do my fire alarms beep when it gets colder than 65 degrees?
I changed all the batteries and according to my thermostat, the instant it slips below 65 degrees they all start beeping..
Why do my ears hurt when i put on headphones........???
I have headphones i use for the computer.they cover my ears and i find when i use them my ears hurt.i am not playing mus..
Why do my earphones make my ears hurt?
They are the type that you put in your ears, and after I am listening to them for a while, my ears start to hurt. Why?An..
Why do my Altec Lansing speakers buzz when plugged into my Sony Vaio?
Answer: This is probably due to an impedance mismatch.Are you sure other speakers plugged in do not have the buzz?Also ..
Why do most toy manufactures not provide batteries for there products?
when they need batteries to work them, theres nothing worse for a child to open a present and not have the batteries to ..
Why do most alarm clocks set their snooze time for 9 minutes?
Answers: Probably the best analysis of this issue:http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a991126.html Other answers: avera..
Why do manufacturers call it "BLACK LIGHT" if it is not black? What is it? How does it wor
Im talking about the special flood type bulbs used for bugs lamps.Answer: Go to this website.http://science.howstuffwor..
why do magnets have a bad effect on electronic items?
Answer: when an electric current flows through a conductor (e.g. electronic equipment, cables etc.), a magnetic field i..
Why do IPods cost sooooooooooooomuch money. So tiny and $150 to $399!!! I am apalled!?
Answer: They do cost alot of money this is true. But in my opinion its well spent money. I have a first generation from..
why do i hear static when I'm listing to my computer speakers?
some times it doesnt come on but other days itll keep comeing back like every other minuteAnswer: Go to your drivers an..
Why do I have to watch ads when i'm paying for the pay channels?
Why are they still airing commercials and stupid hour-long infomercials on channels that I now pay for, and get through ..
Why do I have to pull the audio cable halfway out of my computer when running through a mixer?
I am playing music from my laptop through a mixer at a conference. I half to pull the 1/8 audio cable halfway out of my ..
why do i get static noise coing out of my speakers if i add an amplifier?
when i just use my car stereo, its fine. when i add an amplifier, static noise comes out of the speakers.Answers: you am..
Why do I get a hum & other clicking noises on my tv.?
These noises arent there all the time, but just occasionally. I have heard these same noises on other electronics as wel..
Why do I feel a shock when I touch the metal cabinet of my VCR?
Answer: Sounds like there is voltage potential between the chassis and ground. Try flipping the AC plug upside down, if..
Why do hearing aid batteries last only about a week, but other small batteries can last more than a
My wristwatch battery usually lasts over a year and the 10 year batteries in my home smoke alarms have made it over thre..
Why do guys in general seem more into gadgets and stuff as compared to girls?
Answers: guys seem to want the newest and greatest thing so they can brag to their friend about it. Thats why car manufa..
Why do electronics go haywire around me?
When I go near electronics they mess up!Answer: A thing called body capasatence comes to mind. the body stores up an el..
why do electrical stores never have what u want?
i remember the time that if u wanted a new fridge or washine machine etc you want to the electrial store ie. currys or d..
Why do electrical plugs have those two holes in the end?
Answers: Those are there because in some outlets, there are little bumps that fit into those holes to help keep it in. M..
Why do DVDs only work in a particular region? Why can't there just be one type of DVD all over t
Answers: Actually, the question refers to region encoding. To be quite honest, there is NO reason that you cannot have a..
Why do DVD's need to have region coding?
Why is it so important to Hollywood studios that Americans not be allowed to watch DVDs from Europe, Asia, etc? I had to..
Why do Duracell batteries no longer have the self tester option?
You used to be able to squeeze the white dots to measure remaining battery life.Answers: Maybe its more expensive for th..
why do dryers use so much energy?
Why do dryers use such immense amounts of energy besides the fact that they produce much heat?Answer: Its the manner in..
why do consumer electronics companies always want you to register their products?
Answer: It is one of the cheapest forms of marketing research. By filling out their registration form, you are telling ..
why do computers get viruses?
What dummy thought of shutting down peoples comp.s? it sucks.Answers: Some people get gratification by causing harm to o..
Why can't you run a 12-volt DC appliance on 12 volts AC?
Im not looking for because it wont work... already know that. Just wondering about the science behind it. What are the 1..
Why can't you put metal in a micro wave???
Answer: Ahh, yes... The classic OOPS! I just nuked a forK!!! Well, if you put tinfoil or anything like that in there, y..
Why can't you burn a sony dvd on nero?
Answer: Some Sony DVDs have a copy-protection system that deliberately creates a number of sectors on the DVD with corr..
why can't you answer your phone..1-800-858-0872?
I attempted to call customer service most of the day on 12-07-06. and never got through. frustrating and the music was l..
Why can't we put a metal thing into a microwave?
My mother told me that yesterday but she cant explain for me the reason for that. Can anyone?Answers: Micro waves bounce..
Why can't someone invent an electronic gadget that places a soundproof invisible dome over your
Sound is in a wave form, right? Why cant it be stopped by some simple electronic doodad? This would be SO much simpler t..
Why can't my DVD player read disks?
My several year old DVD player connected to my TV frequently cant read disks. I get a message saying its not able to rea..
Why can't machinery safety gurads be over-ridden?
Answers: Safety guards are meant to separate moving machinery from people. Defeating the guards of a machine places you ..
Why Can't I Watch DVD's ?
I kinda asked this question already but Im still lost as to what to do and the problem is! I bought a new computer and I..
Why can't i view a slide show i created?
I CREATED A SLIDE SHOW WITH BACKGROUND MUSIC AND SAVED IT ON A DVD, BUT MY HOME DVD PLAYER DOESNT READ THE DISC. IT READ..
why can't i log on to the internet with my cell phone?
I have a tmobile sim on a motorola camera phone. It has the internet option but whenether i try to log on it doesnt work..
Why can't I get my back bedroom direct box cut back on ? The other two boxes are the same as the
how did one direct box become out-dated and the other two remain in service.Answers: contact direcTV and have them send ..
why can't i get long/lat coodinates to show on my garmin c330 gps?
the device certainly has these coordinates calculated. is there any way to expose them in the UI? could not find any.Doe..
Why can't I get film 4 on freeview?
I recieve all other channels except Ftn and have checked online for signal strength in my area which is fine. Retuning t..
Why can't I get AM stations on any radio?
I have about 5 radios in my house. I cant get anything but the local country station. Ugh. In my car right outside my ho..
Why can't I get a video picture on my DVD player?
My cable-ready TV suddenly stopped playing video when I switch to DVD. It played fine and then suddenly stopped. I still..
Why can't I get a fix with my I-go Lowrance gps. I've been trying since Christmas?
Answer: Your GPS is a radio receiver. It receives radio signals transmitted by satellites. These transmitters use very ..
Why can't I forward pictures attached to e-mail.?
Answers: If the pictures are already attached, click on the forward button drop down arrow and select as attachment Then..
why can't I find this to buy ? Phillips 50 PH73210?
Answer: Well, you probably cant find it because:a.) it doesnt exist (google returned only your questions while searchin..
Why can't I ever buy anything on Craigslist?
I seem to have the worst luck buying stuff with Craigslist. Even if I apply soon after a post is made, I always miss out..
Why can't i control my Memorex DVD Player from its head?
I try to control my memorex DVD Player from its head or the front and it doesnt work. i press the button and on the scre..
Why can't I buy the Family Guy movie in the UK?
I would buy a Canadian version, but I read that it might not work in UK DVD players...which is weird because I didnt kno..
Why can't I buy DVDs from US ?
Im an European, most US sites such as Discovery Travel wont sell me DVDs.Answer: If the sites dont send, Im guessing it..
why can't i ask more than 1 question ?
i answer 1 question, then mve to another and hit submit and it does nothing, zippo. i have to go back to the beginning a..
Why can't friend's 3 different dvd players display/read pictures burned onto a dvd+r with jp
One of her 3 dvd players even said that it could read dvd+r. I made a data dvd using Sonic-Record Now software. The pics..
Why can't electricity be used to generate same type of electricity?
Couldnt electricity be used for electric generators instead of petroleum oil?Answers: it can be. however it would create..
why can't electricity be stored in huge amounts?
no detailsAnswers: It would be too dangerous, obviously they store a fair deal of electricity in electric plants, but th..
Why can't anyone answer my previous question?
I know somebody out there knows what I am talking about. I just want my iPod to work right!Answer: whats wrong with it?..
Why can you press "play" and "rewind" on a tape player without a tape, but it wo
Please cite your answers.Answer: On any casette tape machine (audio casette, VHS tapes, etc...) theres a record protect..
Why can I watch DVD's in windows media player but can't hear any sound?
I can watch DVDs on windows media player but there is no sound. The video is playing but no sound could be heard. When I..
Why can I put my hand in my washing machine full of water and plugged in and not get shocked?
If I did this with say-the dishwasher Im sure I would be shocked. What safety barriers are in place here?Answers: The wa..
Why can I only watch the children's DVDs? I have a Phillips LX3000D.?
When we try to watch any DVD , after loading, the screen eventually says No Disc.It plays most of the childrens DVD and ..
why can i not get sound when i record on one vcr and try to play it back on another?
Answers: Yeah check your cables and also sometimes people do not plug in their sound cables when they use the S-cable th..
Why can I not find messanger? u know the one without voice?
Answers: Hi...you simply go to this website...http://www.e-messenger.net and you can either log on to the web-messenger ..
Why can I get sound but no picture on my Portable DVD Player?
It is an AMW M280 7 Portable DVD PlayerAnswers: Perhaps it does not play the particular format of DVD you have. Some of ..
why can i back up my dvd with dvd shink but cant get onto a disk keeps saying burn process failed wi
what could been the problen with dvd shrink dvd backs up on hard drive but fails to burn on a disc at usally 92% im usin..
Why buy HD dvds? You need an HD DVD player, and it upconverts regular dvd's to1080i.?
I was told that HD dvds would not play on a regular dvd player. But the HD upconverting dvd players upconvert regular dv..
why brand new electronics are cheaper on Ebay?
And I am not talking about odd auctions. I am talking about buy it now prices from powersellers.My friend works at a wel..
why are my magnets peeling?
i left a couple of really small round magnets in my room for a long period of time (2 years) and today when i found them..
Why are my computer speakers not working after I moved by computer in my basement?
I cant hear any sound even though the speakers are turned on. I can even see a green light which indicates that they are..
Why are most watches advertised with arms pointing at 10 past 10?
Answers: Its an old custom.This arrangement leaves the most room for other words on the clock face itself. Back in the d..
why are microcontrollers preferred in most of the embedded systems?what is synchronous data transfer
Answers: Its a matter of job delegation. It frees the master controller from lowerlevel & time-consuming jobs. uCont..
why are maglites so expensive?
Answer: They are quaility made. Probably because theyre made out of metal instead of plastic. Made of good materials to..
why are i-pods too expensive.?
i-pods cost 10000 or more.ist there any i-pod which cost 2000to3000.Answers: Terrible. Other answers: Because they are m..
Why are i pods soo expensive!!? Do you think the price will go down soon?
Because ill just wait if the price will go down soon, you know how the psp3 is expensive now but itll go down after x ma..
Why are Eveready batteries ain't never ready?
The Double A batteriesAnswer: I think they are not using good chemical now a days, they should look into it.
why are electronics so easily munipulated by magnets????
Answer: as electricity runs through a conductive material an electromagnetic field is produced. Semiconductor devices, ..
why are ebay charging me for $200 for something that never sold?
Answer: How much was your auction? What are the details? Go to eBays selling info. You can find a link in your my eBay...
Why are dvd's and cd's the size that they are. I.E. the circumference?
Answer: If they were any other size, they wouldnt fit into the player, silly. ;) because of the size of the player. The..
Why are duracell Batteries the best What are they made of?
Answer: http://www.duracell.com/oem/ Try the website for a t.v show called How its made Get Energizer they keep going a..
Why are Chinese manufactures allowed to sell battery chargers that are fire hazards?
I own a battery charger that came with a radio controlled helicopter. This charger does not have the, Underwritters Labo..
Why are cables always tangled when you try unplug something?
You have a tel, video, dvd, etc all plugged into sockets, and then try to remove the video, all the cable are twisted. W..
Why are cable tv, cable internet and phone services so high. I believe that they should be half the
Cable used to be commercial free and now most cable has commercials which should pay for programing. the cable companies..
Why are British electric plugs so HUGE?
Theyre HUGE! 5 times as big as Japanese and American plugs, and 3 times as big as Europlugs O_OAnswers: It is because in..
Why are batteries so expensive?
Say you want ONE battery. You only have Duracell and Energizer to choose from and they all seem to come in 8-packs! Wher..
why are batteries always inserted backwards to each other?
Answers: basically this is to add the voltages of different batteries.each battery has a +(positive) terminal and a -(ne..
Why are ants in my electronics...?
Ok this is a serious question, THERE ARE ANTS IN MY ELECTRONICS!!!!! Sugar ants no less...I dont keep any food out, they..
Why are all watches in ads set to 10:10?
Answers: The hands on a clock are placed at ten-ten because its a creative standard industry. The hands on timepieces ar..
Why are all packaged clocks set to 10:10 when they are on display in the store?
Answer: It is so they appear to smile and are appealing to the potential customer. Obviously, because of the large amou..
Why ARE all of the CHINESE PRODUCTS LOW QUALITY junk?
I AM TIRED OF SPENDING GOOD MONEY ON BAD PRODUCTS.IE: TOOLS , TOASTERS , COFFEE MAKERS Harley Davidson Motorcycle parts...
why are alarm clocks set to 9 minute intervals? just curious,,mine is set automaticlly to 9 minutes.
Answers: If you are talking about the sleep buttons delay interval, I can tell you a reason I read some time ago. The sl..
Why are AA rechargeable batteries only 1.2 volts instead of 1.5 volts?
Answer: Has to do with the chemicals used inside the battery - they are different than regular AAs... usually NOT a pro..
Why are AA Ni-Mh batteries only 1.2v?
Versus 1.5v for a store bought alkaline or equivalent...Answers: For the same reason that 9v NiMh batteries are only 8.5..
why and how is a electrical PVC polarity test conducted?
I am studying to become an electrical installer (part p) now I do understand that the polarity of an installation obviou..
why am i picking up a radio staion thru my phone and my stereo and dvd player which is ran thru the
Answers: there must be a strong radio transmitter nearby. Try better grounding of equipment and shielded cables. MIKE Ot..
why all the clock advertise show time 10:10 in clocks?
Answers: Its due to the fact that its how they were advertised on the old analog clocks. The manufacturer always puts th..
why after oven is on off it stays on ?
Answer: I am assuming that you mean you hear a fan going for a while after the oven is off, and you have a newer oven. ..
Why AC and DC capacitors in Uninterruptible power supply system blown up?
Answer: Any chance that you had a close-by lightning strike? Other than that, it would have to be a bad overvoltage spi..
Why a human gets infected by a Current Shock? And why an Electric Welder doesn't get shocked?
Difference B/W volt and Watt? What is Empere?Answers: Humans nervous system is operated by very low-level electricity. T..
why 8 slots in TDMA frame of GSM?
Answer: It has to do with the bandwidth available per carrier. You dont want too many slots as this requires more bandw..
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