Playing a test tone helps you determine if your machine’s audio subsystem has any function at all. To play a test tone, go to the Control Panel, and click the “Sound” link. Next, run ...

(1) A hardware control panel is a dashboard full of buttons, levers and dials for configuring and controlling the equipment. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction ...

Audio control is important for all users, but audio that cannot be controlled independently from the system audio interferes with screen readers and other assistive devices. To ensure that users can ...

The Windows Control Panel allows you to control all the settings for your computer. Microsoft is planning to move all these controls over to Windows Settings, but I guess that will still take some ...

M icrosoft has been hemorrhaging the Windows Control Panel for several years. More and more functions are migrating to the ...

I’m a Mobile Analyst at PCMag, which means I cover wireless phones, plans, tablets, ereaders, and a whole lot more. I’ve ...

If the Soundscape panel does eventually replace the old audio functionality here, it’ll be another step closer to the ...

Reportedly a wall-mounted, 6-inch screen with front-facing camera, the smart display would be Apple's answer to smart-home ...

I can’t believe I’m excited about a PC settings app, but here we are. Nvidia’s new software is an excellent much-needed ...

Fundamentally, this is an integrated stereo amplifier of the type that’s been around for decades. Cambridge Audio itself ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about streaming and home audio. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications ...