Switching audio devices should be easier.

Correct audio input settings make it possible for you to enjoy the sound of digital waves crashing against the imaginary shores on your desktop screensaver or the voice of a business contact chatting ...

If you've ever taken a look at the back of your computer, you've no doubt seen the rainbow of holes that make up the different audio ports your motherboard has to offer. You'll also spot many of the ...

Even though the earphones are "connected," you cannot hear the voice in an online class. Music plays, but the person you are ...

To interact with a computer, you need an intermediary, something that receives data you input and translates it for your computer. This intermediary is an input device. Input devices for communication ...

A microphone is one of the most essential PC peripherals, particularly if you rely on it for work, gaming, or content creation. However, when it stops working, it can disrupt your video calls, online ...

Your iPhone is a powerful communication device, so what if you want to play or record some of the audio from it through your Mac—like maybe for a podcast you’re recording. Turns out it’s easy and your ...

A multi-channel recording is recording more than two channels of audio on the same computer simultaneously. It requires specific drivers, hardware, and recording software for the platform you’re using ...

Mackie's Blackjack works equally well with iOS and Mac. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac If you want to listen to music on your Mac, you either suffer its built-in speakers, or you plug a speaker ...

You can still use the 3.5mm port on older Echo devices, but Alexa can’t control your connected device. ...