The startup sound associated with Windows has always been divisive, with some wanting to disable it, others feeling indifferent to it, and some enjoying it. And, of course, the sound is typically ...

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Twitter/X now includes a feature that lets users make audio and video calls through DMs. It’s on by default, and will allow other users to call your phone and even see your IP address if you don’t ...

If you use Twitter quite frequently, you’ve probably noticed that the app has introduced a new “chirping” sound every time you swipe down to refresh your feed. Yes, it happens every time your refresh ...

For some reason, Microsoft enables audio enhancements in Windows 11 by default, and this can cause compatibility issues and general instability with certain audio accessories and software programs.

OK, so I'm clearly missing something, because I can't find a way to disable audio ducking on iOS. While I'm in Waze or Google Maps, I want all audio such as podcasts or music (e.g. Spotify) to fully ...