In Windows 11/10, the default audio output device is the device that Windows uses to play sound – this can be speakers, headphones, Bluetooth headset, or other audio devices connected or built-in to ...

Android 16 may add a new section to the media switcher dialog that lets you change the audio input device for all apps. Currently, you can only change which audio device you want to use as your ...

As the gradual transition of classic Windows settings continues, Windows 11/10 has given Sound a special place in the settings. Available under Settings > System > Sound, it offers you to configure ...

A microphone is one of the most essential PC peripherals, particularly if you rely on it for work, gaming, or content creation. However, when it stops working, it can disrupt your video calls, online ...

If you have multiple audio inputs or outputs connected to your Mac, then you’re probably aware that you can visit System Preferences to manage and switch between interfaces at will. But wouldn’t it be ...

On its own, your computer can't make a sound. Digital data from audio and video files needs to be turned into something that our ears can hear, and this requires specialized hardware and sophisticated ...

Loopback’s idea is simple, as is its interface: Any time you have an option for a single audio input (for example, Skype’s Audio/Video preferences or GarageBand’s live-recording option), you can use a ...

Mackie's Blackjack works equally well with iOS and Mac. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac If you want to listen to music on your Mac, you either suffer its built-in speakers, or you plug a speaker ...

To interact with a computer, you need an intermediary, something that receives data you input and translates it for your computer. This intermediary is an input device. Input devices for communication ...

Audio recording is simple in Windows 10. All you need is a microphone and software to capture the input. You don’t have to spend money on a sound recording program, however. Good paid programs exist, ...