I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

High-quality audio is essential for an immersive and competitive gaming experience. Every footstep, gunshot, and environmental cue can affect performance, making clear, precise sound critical for both ...

Microsoft released Windows 11 in October 2021 as the successor to Windows 10. Since its release, Windows 11 has received mixed reviews from users and experts. But one thing is for sure; the new ...

Whether you're listening in your living room, in your car or on a plane, you can make audio sound the way you want using a simple equalizer (EQ). It can even help compensate (to an extent) for ...

Equalizer APO is a great open-source tool that gives the user control over the sound coming from their computer. This is not just useful for music producers but also for general users looking for a ...

The new Media Player app is capable of playing back many of your audio and video files with ease. The app also offers an option for playing your local files. If required, modify or tailor the ...

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 ...