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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Audio enhancements in Windows 11 can cause a variety of issues, from audio delays to worse sound quality. It's time to turn ...

Recently, Twitter users noticed that the app has started making a new sound — when you pull down to refresh your timeline, notifications, DMs, or pretty much anything else in the official app, there’s ...

Facebook users may have heard a new sound coming from their cellphones while scrolling on the social media’s app recently. A chirping noise has phone users baffled, and some would prefer some quiet.

Xbox startup sound turn-off option is in the works, hinting that it might roll out to Xbox Series X/S users anytime soon. Microsoft has started testing the turn-off function for the startup sound of ...

I have the most obnoxious roommate who listens to everything REALLY LOUDLY on his computer. From music to movies to games, he always has it turned up way too loud. I still have the sound effects from ...