An internal build of Windows 11 had a hidden “Soundscape” page, presumably to replace the ‘Sounds’ settings in the Control Panel. Although the Soundscape page isn’t populated or even present in test ...

The Control Panel has been part of Windows since 1985, making it nearly 40 years old—and even the 'new' Settings app was introduced in 2012 with Windows 8. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

To turn on Visual effects for sound using Control Panel: Open Control Panel Open Ease of Access Center Locate Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Select Turn on visual notifications for sounds ...

The Settings app handles the basics fine, but these tweaks still send you straight back to the Control Panel ...

This seems like a really obvious thing I am somehow missing... but how do you set a default audio device for output? I have like a million, because I have 3 monitors that all support audio passthrough ...

Editor's take: Microsoft has spent years trying to phase out the traditional Windows Control Panel. Since Windows 10, the company has pushed users toward a modernized settings interface, but the ...

Use the following solutions if you get no sound with the DisplayPort cable on your Windows 11/10 computer. Some of your monitor sound settings might be misconfigured, which is why you are experiencing ...

Despite all their best efforts to marginalize the Windows 11 Control Panel, it’s still a vital tool for troubleshooting. We show you how to add direct access to your desktop. Since the release of the ...