In Windows, audio routing feels like an afterthought. To change your audio output, you must click the tiny sound output icon ...

For reasons that have always been unclear, Windows does not include standard keyboard shortcuts for turning the volume up or down. Sure, most laptops have volume buttons on their keyboards, and some ...

Some Windows users experienced a weird issue. When they press the spacebar key, instead of typing space, it changes the volume. This issue can occur due to a damaged keyboard driver, a conflicting ...

The volume mixer is one of the most useful tools built into Windows 11. It allows you to set a custom volume level for each app on your PC. You can use this to your advantage by reducing the volume ...

It looks like Windows is getting an easier way to manage all of those audio sources. In a blog post, the company announced that it is rolling out the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 to ...

Sound controls in Windows have always left something to be desired, often forcing you to dive into sub-menus to change audio output devices or adjust volume for specific programs. According to the ...

Microsoft is testing a new and modern-looking Windows 11 volume mixer accessible via the taskbar Quick Settings panel that helps adjust the volume on a per-app basis and switch between audio devices.

Windows 11 doesn’t just come with a new coat of paint. There are many new features and redesigned elements here, from the widget panel, to the quick settings, to dedicated virtual desktops. And they ...

The wait is finally over. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new Insider Preview build is out for Windows 11 Dev Channel members.

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