If you were a curious child growing up when TVs were universally equipped with cathode ray tubes, chances are good that you discovered the effect a magnet can have on a beam of electrons. Watching the ...

At some point, you've probably heard the stern warning: Never put magnets near your electronics! It's advice so ingrained in tech culture that it feels like a law of physics. But is it true? Was it ...

Warnings about magnets and gadgets have been passed down like tech folklore, often without much explanation. The reality is ...

A permanent magnet can magnetize parts of an old CRT television, distorting the image and colours due to the magnetic force on the electrons. A degaussing coil restores the TV to normal working order.

If you've ever snapped your phone into a magnetic holder, you might have felt a sudden twinge of fear that it could cause ...

Warnings about magnets ruining electronics are mostly outdated. Learn why modern devices are largely safe, what rare ...

Magnets, how do they work? Although the quantum mechanics behind ferromagnetism are by no means easy, a few simple experiments can give you a good grasp of how magnets attract and repel each other, ...

In my never-ending quest for half-decent computer audio, I'm finally just about ready to take the plunge and do it properly; with home theater components. This decision is spurred by the fact that I ...