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 ...

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 ...

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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To adjust the volume on a Google Hangout call, you'll need to adjust the volume of the device you're listening on.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...