In today’s post, we will explore the symptoms, identify the cause, and offer a possible solution to the issue where your Windows doesn’t install specific drivers for USB audio devices on the first ...

If you get Realtek HD Audio Driver Failure error code 0x00005b3 while installing or updating the driver on your Windows 11/10 PC, read this post. We will show you the ...

Windows 10 includes a custom volume mixer, which sounds like a great idea on paper—who wouldn’t a way to control the volume of individual apps? It’s incredibly useful when you need to dial back your ...

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 ...

Microsoft has released the optional KB5050094 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with 28 bug fixes and changes, including fixes for bugs causing audio playback issues on systems with USB ...

On Windows 11, you can make sure that the audio device drivers are up-to-date in more than one way, and in this guide, I will outline the steps to complete this configuration. It's not a secret that ...

To install MPV Player on Windows 11, download a portable build (Zhongfly or Shinchiro) from mpv.io, unzip it, and run the install batch file as admin. Configure it via mpv.conf. Windows 11 has a ...

To use your Windows 11 PC as a Bluetooth speaker, head into Settings > Bluetooth, turn on "Bluetooth," click "Add Device," and pair your device. Download and install the Bluetooth Audio Receiver app ...

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Microsoft has confirmed that a recent bug that has been affecting several Windows OS versions will be addressed with a fix; however, users can tackle the issue with a manual stopgap. The bug is ...

I recently built myself a new desktop and I'm pretty happy with it. On the software front, I finally made the move to Windows 11, and it's fine so far. One thing I noticed though is that when I power ...

The drivers will allow you to play audio through the Steam Deck's speakers and headphone jack if you've installed the Windows OS on the gaming handheld. When he's not battling bugs and robots in ...