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 ...

I have been using Windows since the days of Windows Vista, and Windows' setup for managing sounds has always felt inadequate. It feels like a small process Microsoft decided to complicate—adjusting ...

To turn on Visual effects for sound using Control Panel: Open Control Panel Open Ease of Access Center Locate Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Select Turn on visual notifications for sounds ...

In Windows, audio routing feels like an afterthought. To change your audio output, you must click the tiny sound output icon ...

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) ...

Customizing your Windows sound schemes can significantly enhance your user experience, especially if you're tired of the default sounds. Here’s how you can install and enjoy some of the best custom ...

Your Audio or Sound may not work if its settings are misconfigured. Usually, we don’t manually change the audio settings and mess it up, a third-party app that we ...

Last week, Microsoft mentioned in a support document that it was formally deprecating Windows’ 39-year-old Control Panel applets. But following widespread reporting of the change, Microsoft has either ...

The free third-party Media Flyout application for Windows 11 is my go-to solution for native-feeling, powerful control over ...