The OS X sound system is relatively simple and should be pretty straightforward to configure, but sometimes odd problems can occur and audio may stop working. Here are some troubleshooting steps to ...

Apple's iTunes software allows you to manage and play your media files. Occasionally, a problem may arise that prevents you from hearing any audio from within the iTunes software. There are several ...

We often get flooded with emails from readers attempting to troubleshoot why their home theater systems no longer work correctly. This assumes at one point your system was operating correctly but has ...

Whether your company is involved in audio production, or you just want some background music for your office, sound drop-outs can be a real pain. Audio that fades in and out can be the result of a ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: About every 3 weeks my audio does not work. I have Windows 11 after Microsoft upgraded me to 11. Now audio ...

If you have been particularly bugged by sound problems ever since upgrading to the latest version of macOS, this is the place to be. Let’s go through the most common macOS audio problems and show you ...

Microsoft will remove the MSDT (Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool) by 2025. This is because of the vulnerabilities found in MSDT in the past few years. Now, Microsoft has decided to retire MSDT-based ...

You’re in the middle of a video conference, everyone is waiting, but your microphone isn’t working? Or you can be heard, but all the other participants remain mute? Welcome to the club of Windows ...

A few people who have purchased the 2009 Mac Mini have noticed a variety of audio problems with the computers. Some people have reported the sound appears to crack and distort, and on others say the ...

Windows 10 is riddled with several bugs scattered around various system components and services. While some of these problems are relatively easy to resolve, it’s a bit more challenging to find a fix ...