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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

February 16, 2016 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A Mac’s startup sound volume is tied to the internal speakers output volume. It’s easy enough to quiet it ...

If I’m doing anything where I need to hear the world around me, I tend to just keep one earbud in when I’m listening to podcasts or music. This obviously screws with the sound volume, but Macworld ...

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 ...

I've been experimenting with the public release of the watchOS 26 beta for a few weeks, and even though the full release is still a few months away, I'm finding a lot to like about the forthcoming ...

One of Workflow’s least known functionalities is its ability to get details about the hardware it’s running on and control some system features. Among these, Workflow can both retrieve an iOS device’s ...

Google Assistant may be the best digital assistant, but the Google Nest speakers aren't the best-sounding smart speakers. The best smart speakers have great bass and full treble and fill your room.

How to adjust sound levels for individual applications Here’s how you can change the sound volume for individual applications in Windows 7, rather than adjusting it globally. 1. Click the speaker icon ...