Windows 11 26H2 causes brief black screens and delayed monitor audio
After updating Windows 11 to version 26H2, my monitor briefly goes black whenever I open a fullscreen or borderless-window application, and audio sent through the monitor cuts out…
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Are Microsoft Teams calls and meeting joins failing for anyone else?
Several users are reporting problems joining meetings and making Teams calls. Calls either fail to connect or connect without audio, but the service health dashboard initially showed nothing.…
Could CS2 Have Caused My New Microphone to Stop Working?
My microphone stopped responding while I was playing a ranked match of CS2. I was trying to use voice chat when I noticed my teammates couldn't hear me.…
SteelSeries Sonar Gradually Uses 25GB+ of RAM and Causes Audio Crashes
SteelSeries Sonar, which I use for my microphone, has recently started consuming more than 25GB of memory over time. On one occasion while playing a game, total usage…
Why are my Windows 11 audio settings disabled, and why is my volume output capped?
I'm dealing with two separate audio problems on my Windows 11 PC. First, several sound options in System Settings are greyed out. Windows also shows a notice saying…
Why Are My Windows 11 Sound Settings Disabled, and Why Is Audio Capped at Half Volume?
I'm dealing with two audio issues on a Windows 11 PC. First, several sound options in System Settings are greyed out. Windows also displays a message saying it…
Why Is My PC Running Everything in Slow Motion?
I just turned on my PC and opened Opera GX to watch a YouTube video, but it's playing in slow motion. I checked the video itself, and it's…
Help! My Windows 11 PC Has No Audio
I'm having a frustrating issue with my audio on Windows 11. My audio interface, which has always worked fine, suddenly has no sound at all. I've tried setting…
Hearing Strange Noises in My Headphones - What's Going On?
I've experienced this odd situation a few times where I hear someone typing, talking in a different language, and clicking a mouse through my headphones. This has occurred…
Help! My New Microphone Breaks USB Ports on My PC
I recently bought a new microphone, but I'm facing a huge problem. Every time I connect it to my computer, all the USB ports stop working, regardless of…
Trouble with Internal Microphone and Jack Input on Windows 11
I've been having some frustrating issues with my computer's audio lately. The internal microphone suddenly stopped working a few weeks ago without any changes on my end. I…
Why is my new high-end PC performing worse than my old build?
I recently built a brand new PC from scratch using mostly new parts, except for an older SATA drive. However, I'm experiencing worse performance than my previous 8-year-old…
Upgraded My CPU, But Performance Got Worse – Need Help!
I recently upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 3 3200G to a Ryzen 5 3600, hoping for a significant boost in performance. My specs include a SAPPHIRE RX580…
Why does the volume on my headphones keep decreasing by itself?
I've been using my phone to play music at the gym, but I've encountered a frustrating issue: the volume keeps decreasing on its own while I'm running. When…
Help! My Microphone Suddenly Stopped Working on PC
Hey everyone, I'm Olivier. I was recording a video when my screen froze, which happens sometimes, but now my Tonor microphone with an arm isn't being detected by…
My Laptop Mic Works on Windows but Not on Linux—Help?
I'm having some issues getting my laptop's microphone to work on Linux, even though it functions perfectly fine on Windows. I've tried a few different Linux distributions, but…
Why do my Onn. Headphones sound choppy on my Windows 11 laptop?
I recently got a pair of Onn. over-ear headphones that perform well on every other device I own, but they sound choppy and distorted when connected to my…
Why is my 3.5mm cable causing weird audio issues with my headphones?
I just picked up a male-to-male 3.5mm to dual 3.5mm aux cable to connect to my headphones. The plugs fit perfectly, but when I tested them using a…
Why can't I get sound through my Razer Kraken V4 Pro headphones on Windows 11?
I've been using Razer Kraken V3 headphones without issues, but after upgrading to the Kraken V4 Pro, I can only hear sound through my monitor speakers. I got…
Trouble with Sound on My PC - Need Help!
Hey everyone! I'm having a frustrating issue with the sound on my PC. No matter which USB port I use, I can't get any sound except for this…