audio

Microsoft's long-running Bluetooth audio compromise — that moment when music or game sound collapses into muffled, mono “telephone” quality as soon as the headset microphone is used — has finally started to get a realistic, standards‑level fix in Windows 11: the OS now exposes Bluetooth LE Audio...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update brings a long‑awaited fix for muffled Bluetooth headset audio: support for Bluetooth LE Audio's super‑wideband stereo, letting game audio remain high‑fidelity while voice chat or calls run at a much higher sample rate than the old Hands‑Free Profile allowed...

Microsoft says the next big leap for Windows audio isn't another sound driver tweak — it's a wholesale move to Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio that promises high-fidelity, stereo playback while keeping a working microphone — a scenario that Classic Bluetooth technology has long struggled to...

Windows 11 packs a surprisingly capable set of built‑in troubleshooters that can automatically diagnose and repair many everyday PC problems—from flaky Wi‑Fi and silent speakers to frozen updates and stubborn printers. This guide distills what matters: where to find these tools, how to run them...

Microsoft is reportedly developing a "Shared audio" feature for Windows 11, enabling users to play audio through multiple output devices simultaneously. This functionality, discovered in recent Windows Insider builds, appears as a new option within the Quick Settings panel. Users can select...

A long-running pain point for Windows users may finally be addressed in an upcoming Windows 11 update: seamless, multi-device audio output directly from the OS. For years, playing sound simultaneously through two or more devices—say, your headphones and desktop speakers—meant wrestling with...

Podcast discovery on Spotify is undergoing a pivotal transformation, promising a fundamentally streamlined experience for everyday listeners and an enhanced toolkit for creators seeking to reach wider audiences. This sweeping update—deployed globally—ushers in smarter, more intuitive podcast...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 to the Canary Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and bug fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability. Voice Access Enhancements A significant update in this build is the refreshed Voice Access...

Stability and control over audio outputs are fundamental for anyone running a modern Windows 11 PC, whether for immersive gaming, multimedia consumption, remote work, or everyday productivity. Yet for many users, a persistent issue has undermined this foundational aspect: Windows 11 keeps...

Months of anticipation and speculation among gamers have culminated in the highly-anticipated release of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 second trailer, a move by Rockstar Games that both satisfies curiosity and raises new questions. In its latest showcase, the renowned studio has pulled back the...

In the evolving landscape of Windows 11, users often seek efficient ways to manage audio devices. While the operating system offers basic controls, third-party applications like SoundShift have emerged to fill the gaps, providing enhanced functionality and user experience. SoundShift: A Closer...

The Surface NUC1, a compact tablet-PC hybrid from the company X+, has recently garnered attention for its potential as a Roon server and streamer. With a 7-inch 1280 x 1080 IPS touchscreen, Intel Alder Lake N200 CPU (up to 3.7GHz), 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD, it presents a...

Windows 11 24H2 Sound Issues: Expert Troubleshooting Guide The Windows 11 24H2 update has arrived with a host of new features and performance improvements. However, for some users, the update has brought an unexpected quirk: a complete loss of audio. Whether your speakers, headphones, or...

If you’ve been exploring free and open-source audio players, you might have tried VuPlayer—a lightweight, feature-rich option available on GitHub for Windows users. But what happens when your needs change, and it’s time to say goodbye? Whether you’re cleaning up your system to boost performance...

Hello. First post on here, so please be gentle. Windows audio recently became unusable for me - across multiple interfaces/hardware, so it's unlikely to be a driver issue I'm running Windows 11 Pro 24H2 Build 26100.2894. The issues PROBABLY started around the same time that 24H2 appeared as...

Im trying to play sound onload body //section 1 works only if i click button on click test1() my code works...but doesn't play the file once body onload fucntion call runs in , function test1 trying to play sound tried doesn't run onload body i placed my explanation inside my code...

Hello, I am using Windows 11, and I have the old Windows Media Player legacy. I created a huge playlist of perhaps 1,000 songs. The playlist worked well. Days later, now the playlist never works, an error says it cannot find the original songs in the playlist. To view the code of the playlist...

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Hi, I have an issue where the sound stops whenever my monitor goes to sleep or back. For example, I'm listening to music via MediaMokey, the screen goes to sleep, and the sound stops for 1- 2 seconds, then comes back. When I move my mouse or press a key on my keyboard to wake up the monitor...