Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. At TNW, our editorial team has a daily Slack huddle scheduled ...

You can turn your microphone on and off in a Google Hangouts call by giving the app permission to access your device's microphone. If your microphone doesn't seem to be working, make sure that it's ...

Did you know that it’s possible to auto-mute the mic on your PS5’s DualSense controller? Well, it is, and if you’re someone who plays a lot of online games where chat is automatically enabled, then ...

A new study shows that pressing the mute button on popular video conferencing apps (VCA) may not actually work like you think it should, with apps still listening in on your microphone. More ...

Ever been in a meeting where you're taking notes, looking things up, or just surreptitiously Slacking with your co-workers? If so, you might want to hide the constant clacking of your keyboard. If you ...

Anytime you use a video teleconferencing app, you’re sending your audio data to the company hosting the services. And, according to a new study, that means all of your audio data. This includes voice ...

One of the many upgrades the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller offers is a built-in microphone to go along with the speaker that persisted from the DualShock 4 to the new generation. It’s a helpful ...