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This tutorial will show you how to change adaptive communication sound levels to allow Windows to reduce volume of other sounds when communications activity is detected for your account in Windows 11. Option One: Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Settings Option Two: Change...

This tutorial will show you how to change the sample rate and bit depth audio format of a sound device in Windows 11. You can adjust the sample rate and bit depth for both audio output (speakers/headphones) and input (microphones) for sound quality. Sample rate is the Hz frequency of how many...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable exclusive mode for audio devices in Windows 11. Exclusive mode allows applications to take exclusive control of an audio device, bypassing Windows audio processing and preventing other apps from using the device simultaneously.. You can also...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable audio hardware acceleration for sound device(s) in Windows 11. Hardware acceleration allows certain audio tasks to be performed on the device or driver itself, freeing up the CPU from intensive work. Starting with Windows 11 build 29576.1000...

This tutorial will show you how to stop or play Spotify audio during a focus session period for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable letting Copilot access the microphone for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. You can use a microphone connected to your PC to have a...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Bluetooth Absolute Volume for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Absolute Volume is a feature that allows the Windows volume slider to precisely control the local volume of compatible Bluetooth speakers or headphones connected to the...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off push to talk during a Xbox Party chat for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off noise suppression during a Xbox Party chat for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles...

This tutorial will show you how to change the sound input device used by Xbox Party Chat for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles...

This tutorial will show you how to change the sound output device used by Xbox Party Chat for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on, off, or adjust the volume levels for Xbox controller navigation sounds for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member...

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to mute or unmute the microphone in Windows 11. A microphone is considered a sound input device in Windows 11. You can mute (off) or unmute (on) your microphone as needed without changing the microphone's volume level or having to enable or...

This tutorial will show you how to change the speed, pitch, and volume of the Narrator voice for your account in Windows 11. Narrator is a screen reader included with Windows 11 that describes what's on your screen. Narrator lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks if...

This tutorial will show you how to share and stop sharing output audio with two Bluetooth LE Audio devices on supported Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7051 (Dev and Beta), Microsoft is gradually rolling out shared audio (preview), a new experience built on...

This tutorial will show you how to select a default microphone to use for Voice Typing for your account in Windows 11. Voice typing allows you to enter text on your PC by speaking. When you connect more than one microphone input device to your PC, you can select which microphone you want to...

This tutorial will show you how to change the sound played for upcoming Calendar event reminders in Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified...

This tutorial will show you how to change the sound played when a new email arrives in Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your...

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) when available instead of Classic Audio for Bluetooth devices that support both for all users in Windows 11. Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) is a new technology that allows audio streaming over Bluetooth...

This tutorial will show you how to rename a microphone device in Windows 11. A microphone is a sound input device used to listen to or record your voice. If you don't like the default name given to the microphone or have more than one microphone with the same or similar name, you can easily...