Once again we’re trying to dispel a modern mystery that lurks in plain sight. For previous columns, click here; to submit your own suggestions, see the e-mail address below. Who indeed? Next time ...

Everywhere we look in our everyday lives, from our bench to our bedroom, there are the ubiquitous electrical cords of mains-powered appliances. We don’t give our electrical devices a second thought, ...

Counterfeit electronic components are an increasing threat to the supply chain for consumer, industrial and, more importantly, military parts. Some counterfeit parts are like counterfeit money, ...

Where were you in 1996? Were you at the start of your career in the electrical industry or a seasoned expert in your prime? Regardless of where that year found you in your professional life, one thing ...

Probing to test voltage in electrical connectors on farm equipment can be a challenge. Here are some tricks: A straightened paper clip fits the sockets on many electrical connectors. It’s easier to ...