Want to know how to use a multimeter properly? Here are five common ways to put your digital multimeter to good use. Note: These instructions are applicable to most multimeters.

The multimeter should now display a reading of 120 volts or slightly above. You've now confirmed that house electrical power (120 volts AC current) is reaching the switch, coming from the wire on ...

For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.

If all appears to work properly, use a multimeter to test the switches for continuity. With the multimeter set on Rx1, touch the probes to the switch terminals. The reading should be at or near zero.

In this article, I’ll show you how to use a multimeter to troubleshoot some basic electronic components, such as resistors.

Additional Tips Using a Multimeter: If you have a multimeter, you can also use it to check the voltage of a USB port by connecting it to the external pins of the USB-A connector.