Most laptops have a basic webcam and microphone. The ones on my laptop allowed me to collaborate with my colleagues and talk with my family when I’m on the go. That got me wondering about the laptop’s inbuilt microphone. Almost all laptops have an in-built microphone. Some even have a microphone array made of several…
My only complaint with Bluetooth headphones is battery life. They are like a ticking time bomb and you know that eventually, you have to throw them away because of the diminishing battery life. That’s somewhat acceptable when you are using cheaper headsets, but what about the more expensive ones? Nobody wants to throw away their…
I didn’t like it when Apple removed the headphone jack. But I’m thankful for the AirPods and the flood of truly wireless earbuds they brought into the market. However, it’s very annoying when I plug in the earbuds and it rings the awful chime for a low-charge warning. I had to find myself a better…
Traditional AM/FM Radio has become a relic of modern times. Most people have it in their car but choose to rely on an LTE connection to stream music via internet radio stations or their favorite music streaming service. I usually switch to traditional radio when I want local news or I’ve run out of all…
Yes, alarms go off when you end up sleeping with your earbuds in your ears. Usually, when your earbuds are connected any audio coming out of your phone will be rerouted to the earbuds. It may go off on the phone’s speaker, but with a lower intensity. Alarms do not depend on your earbuds and…
Alarms and airplane mode. The question has eluded me for a long time, ever since I got my first smartphone. Back then the concept of handheld portable of the caliber was unheard of and seemed something straight out of a sci-fi movie. However, today, the smartphone is ‘just another tool’ with most of its mysteries…
Ah! The long-awaited question that has been plaguing both audiophiles and fitness enthusiasts since the invention of these nifty gadgets. Although in the majority of cases it is down to personal preferences, there are some clear advantages and disadvantages of using both devices with the activity. Let’s begin. Headphones vs Earbuds – Pros & Cons…
There is no doubt that Apple’s FaceTime is considerably one of the best video-calling services in existence. It rocks a simple interface, is easy to use and Apple users have been using it since the dawn of time. However, no apps are perfect and FaceTime too has its limitations, one of which is the constant…
When I’m watching TV with friends or family, I usually have my receiver and speakers plugged into it to fill up the room. However, sometimes I don’t want to share the audio when I’m watching movies alone. I work late into the night and I don’t want to disturb the kids and my partner with…
When I’m gaming I like to use my headset for chatting with my mates and coordinating attacks. However, I have an average gaming headset that produces decent bass-heavy sound for gaming, but a poor quality mic. On the other hand, my laptop has a two-mic array but poor speakers. That got me wondering if I…
