Windows 10 comes with built-in tools that can help users get the most out of their sound and video hardware. Most people don't give a lot of thought to sound and video settings within Windows 10 ...

Customizing your Windows sound schemes can significantly enhance your user experience, especially if you're tired of the default sounds. Here’s how you can install and enjoy some of the best custom ...

While the Control Panel is still around (and probably will be for a long time), you don't need to use it. Microsoft wants you to use the Settings app, and I'm inclined to agree, even if you still ...

Hardware acceleration enables you to shift the audio tasks from the CPU to the sound card so that the CPU isn't slowed down by audio requests and so that games and other audio-intensive applications ...

Windows 7 uses drivers to interface with the equipment installed to the computer. Without a working driver, a device can't receive instructions from the operating system. The Device Manager, ...

You can access the Power Plans by right-clicking on the Power icon sitting in your Notification area via the Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. For most users, the Balanced Power plan ...