While laptop speakers aren’t always the best sound quality, they’re still a vital part of your laptop’s operation. It can be ...

You’re working at home, rocking out to an embarrassing pop playlist. Suddenly, your boss requests a video chat. Do you scramble to turn off Spotify? Two years ago, sure. But not now. You’re probably ...

Since 1983, PCWorld has been testing PCs, and while we made the jump from paper to digital years ago, our mission remains the same: We’re here to help you make better choices about your PC hardware ...

The built-in Audio troubleshooter of Windows PC can fix several audio issues. You can run the Audio Troubleshooter by using the Get Help app. This troubleshooter is an automated app that will help you ...

In this tutorial, we will show you how to test Microphone Audio Processing Modes in Windows 11 PC. This new feature of Windows 11 lets you select a test mode (Default and Communications) for ...

Even after using laptops for years, many users don’t even touch the most important tool: the built-in hardware diagnostics. These tests are preinstalled on every Windows laptop and Mac. Since they are ...

Have you spent what feels like a significant majority of the last year or so sitting in front of a laptop or desktop? For those of us fortunate enough to have kept working through the pandemic, the ...

Although we focus most of our portable speaker review energy on systems specifically designed for iPods, over the past few months we’ve received a number of portable systems—powered by USB—intended ...

As laptop manufacturers face persistent challenges with audio distortion and mechanical rattle, two industry leaders are developing an innovative AI solution to transform the PC audio experience.