The collection of colored jacks on the back of your desktop are all related to analog audio. Each one takes a 3.5mm cable (also called an aux cable). They use different colors to indicate their ...

This seems obvious, but I can't tell you how many times I've accidentally muted my volume, only to slap my forehead in ...

Open the application and click the + button in the bottom-left corner, then click Create Multi-Output Device. You will see a list of all audio devices, including the built-in speakers, any wired audio ...

In Windows 11, you only see the volume slider—to get the name of the active speaker, you have to click a button. This extra ...

A good set of speakers can help turn your PC into the ultimate home entertainment rig. Here's what to look for when shopping, along with the best computer-friendly speakers we've tested. I’m PCMag’s ...

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