If you are hearing yourself on Mic via a playback device, it does not mean your microphone, speaker, headset, or system has malfunctioned. To fix this, you have to change the Sound Control Panel ...

The System applet in the Control Panel gives information about your computer hardware and operating system. Since Microsoft is phasing out the Control Panel applets and trying to move them over to the ...

An internal build of Windows 11 had a hidden “Soundscape” page, presumably to replace the ‘Sounds’ settings in the Control Panel. Although the Soundscape page isn’t populated or even present in test ...

Windows 10 comes with built-in tools that can help users get the most out of their sound and video hardware. Most people don't give a lot of thought to sound and video settings within Windows 10 ...

There are times when your Windows PC is plagued by annoying sounds that continuously bug you at your work. When random beeps start to appear, it becomes even more concerning. Considering that this ...

The Control Panel has been part of Windows since 1985, making it nearly 40 years old—and even the 'new' Settings app was introduced in 2012 with Windows 8. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

Improving sound and microphone quality on your Windows PC is crucial for clear communication and an enhanced audio experience. Here are several steps and tips to help you achieve superior sound ...

Editor's take: Microsoft has spent years trying to phase out the traditional Windows Control Panel. Since Windows 10, the company has pushed users toward a modernized settings interface, but the ...