When multitasking in OS X, sometimes the programs you are using might output notification sounds or otherwise use the OS X audio system in ways that could interfere with your other tasks. If you ...

A Mac’s startup sound volume is tied to the internal speakers output volume. It’s easy enough to quiet it completely, but considering that tone’s a troubleshooting feature, it’s usually best to leave ...

The volume is one of the easiest and most essential settings on your Nest or Google Home speaker or display. It can be controlled on the speaker by tapping it on the top, tapping it on the side, or ...

Everyone knows Amazon's Alexa ecosystem, and it isn't an exaggeration to say Amazon makes some of the best smart speakers money can buy. Alexa's deep integration with smart home hardware only ...

Regardless of the version of Windows you are using, you can always adjust the audio volume of all your applications. These settings are saved in the registry key and are remembered by the program when ...

macOS has two distinct volume control options in the Sound preference pane that affect how a Mac produces sound. The Alert volume slider in the middle controls sound effect and notification volume; ...

iOS and Android let you adjust the left-right balance among other audio settings for those with hearing impairments or those who frequently listen with only one headphone. Matt Elliott is a senior ...

If your voice always sounds muffled on calls, adjusting your Windows microphone settings can help. A few quick tweaks to your ...

I've been experimenting with the latest Apple Watch features ever since watchOS 26 beta was released in August. Now that watchOS 26 in its final form has been released, it's time to chat about the ...

Google has some of the best smart speakers on the market. Not only due to the sound profile that they have, they do sound really good, but they are also really good at answering questions. And that’s ...