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Summary If your microphone has stopped working in Discord on Windows, ensure the device isn’t physically damaged. If it looks good, your app or your system might have a glitch, causing the problem. We’ll offer a few solutions to resolve it. As a basic fix, restart your computer and see if that makes the mic working again. If it doesn’t, use the troubleshooting tips below. Make sure to launch Discord and see if the mic works after each method....

Quick Links Summary Updating audio drivers can sometimes help, but buying a laptop with proven speakers will always get you better sound quality. Alternatively, buy a set of desktop speakers, use a spare wireless speaker, or repurpose an old hi-fi. Headphones, however, arguably provide better quality-to-cost ratio than any of these solutions. Laptop speakers are frequently disappointing, with all but a handful of models to choose from if sound quality is a high priority....

Apple Maps has an official web app, available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Here’s how to install it on your Windows PC for easy access. Apple releaseda public beta of Apple Maps on the webin July 2024, marking the first time the Maps service was available on non-Apple devices. It’s still not the full experience you’d get on an iPhone or Mac, but you may look up locations, check routes, and view location information like opening hours and phone numbers....

Quick Links Summary You value your online privacy as much as offline, and that’s why WhatsApp has features likeend-to-end message encryptionto protect your data while you are online. But what if you leave your phone unattended? Prying eyes might want to spy on your chats or even steal your data. Here’s how you may protect yourself with a chat lock. What is WhatsApp’s Chat Lock? In May 2023, WhatsApp introduced the Chat Lock feature....

Quick Links Taking screenshots is a simple yet essential task. Whether you’re saving important information, sharing something cool, or troubleshooting an issue, knowing how to capture your screen efficiently and in various ways on Ubuntu is a valuable skill. Basic Screenshot Method One of the easiest ways to take a screenshot inUbuntuis to use the Print Screen (PrintScr or PrtSc) key. When you press it, a handy little menu pops up at the bottom of your screen, offering three simple options....

Quick Links Summary Do you want to try out experimental features on Windows to stay ahead of the curve? One way to do that is by joining the Windows Insider Program. However, Microsoft gradually rolls out these experimental features to Insiders, meaning you might not get immediate access or, in some cases, not even be selected for the controlled rollout. This is where ViVeTool steps in. ViVeTool is a third-party tool that allows you to enable experimental Windows features on your computer....

Summary I’ve scoured several audiophile-concentrated subreddits, and I usually don’t have to look far to find audiophiles who swear that expensive audio cables make all the difference. The argument is always the same: pricier cables mean better sound. But does that really hold up in practice? Expensive Audio Cables Do Not Improve Sound Quality in Any Meaningful Way If I handed you two identical glasses of water but told you one came from an expensive glacier and the other from your kitchen tap, you might think you taste a difference....

With your iPhone, you can do almost anything. You can post on social media, stay connected with work, and order food on the go. However, these many features can also make your iPhone addictive. If you find yourself wasting too much time on your phone but still need it for various reasons, here’s how I changed my iPhone to help beat the addiction. Remove All Social Media Apps When it comes to iPhone addiction, social media apps and games tend to be the root cause....

Quick Links Summary A streak of incremental Apple upgrades continues with the 2024 iMac. This time, Apple’s all-in-one features the latest M4 chip and a couple of other upgrades that are worth your consideration. Here’s what’s new with the M4 iMac and how it compares with the previous-generation M3 iMac. A Similar Design With Slightly Different Colors Like theM3 iMac, the M4 iMac is also available in seven colors: blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, green, and silver....

Quick Links When I started using Linux, the file system was nothing like the folder structures I’d been used to on Windows. I’ll admit that it took me a while to feel comfortable. However, with time, I realized that the more you understand the file system, the more control you have over your computer. Basic Structure of the Linux File System At its core, theLinux directory structureis straightforward once you understand the layout....

Microsoft has been slowly rewriting its desktop Edge web browser with faster responsiveness. According to the company, most interface elements in the browser now load in under 300ms, making the entire browser feel much snappier overall. The goal of loading content in under 300ms was not picked randomly. According to Microsoft, studies show that if users wait longer than 300 to 400ms to see content, their satisfaction drops significantly. By beating this important threshold, Microsoft Edge makes sure that the most commonly used browser features appear almost instantly, letting users interact with content without delay....

Quick Links Trying to find great speakers without breaking the bank is easier said than done. You can buy decent cheap speakers or spend thousands on audiophile-grade sound. Or, you can get the Monoprice Monolith MTM-100 desktop speakers, a perfect middle ground packing a serious punch foronly $499. The Monolith MTM-100 are powerful 50W (100W total) speakers with several input options, including Bluetooth. Each relatively big tower features two woofers, two passive drivers, and one crisp silk dome tweeter....

Quick Links For years, Samsung has offered a full-blown desktop mode as a little-known feature in many of its phones and tablets. It’s called Samsung DeX, and this has erased my need for a separate PC. Here are my favorite ways I’ve incorporated DeX into my life. 1Connecting to AR Glasses for Work and Play AR glasses come in various forms. You may still think of Google Glass back in the day, which augmented your view of the world with a tiny screen....