Noise in an analog audio line can be difficult to track down, let alone eliminate. Noise can be caused by such factors as pin 1 problems, inadequate common-mode rejection at an input, magnetic or ...

Under fortuitous conditions, systems may be acceptably quiet in spite of poor techniques. But physics will ultimately rule and noises may appear for no apparent reason! Once we understand how earthing ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: About every 3 weeks my audio does not work. I have Windows 11 after Microsoft upgraded me to 11. Now audio ...

Next, check the manufacturer’s website for updated drivers. You could also open Windows Update and look for driver updates. If it’s an external device, like headphones or a USB device, unplug and plug ...

Sound problems aren’t really as common as firmware-related issues but we already received a handful of complaints from our readers about their #Samsung Galaxy S7 (#GalaxyS7) units that seemed to have ...

Whenever you update to the latest version of Windows 10, you can find cool new features and fixes. Unfortunately, big updates can bring with them new problems, and some of the most common are ...

Audio issues on the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 can be frustrating, especially given the device's reputation for delivering high-quality audio. Here are some detailed steps and solutions to help you ...

Audio quality via a Bluetooth device can be a great mystery, partly because Bluetooth only mandates in its basic audio standard, A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), a low-quality audio ...

Audio problems will quickly ruin your gaming experience. Crackling noises, microphone issues, and other difficulties diminish whatever content you're playing by removing or modifying an essential ...

Of all the streaming devices on the market today, the Apple TV 4K may fly under the radar with less than 10% market share in the space, but don't let that fool you. This sleek streaming box is a ...