Make has a guide that walks you through everything you need to know. Make’s guide covers everything from the initial set up to choosing the right range, values, and checking continuity.

A good multimeter is great to have around the house for electrical projects and a nice addition to your toolbelt. Here's the best rated one from Harbor Freight.

A multimeter is a powerful tool for measuring electrical values such as voltage, resistance, and current, commonly used in ...

Continuity Testing Along with measuring voltage, checking continuity is likely to be the most common use for the 'meter.