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How to change Default Sound Input Device in Windows 11
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How to change default sound input device in Windows 11

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026

Change the default sound input device in Windows 11 from Settings or the Recording tab, set a separate communications microphone, and fix a missing mic.

Reset this PC lets you restore Windows 11 to factory settings without losing files
How to

Reset this PC lets you restore Windows 11 to factory settings without losing files

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
How to Access MsConfig in Windows 10 – Complete Guide to Open MsConfig
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How to access MSConfig in Windows 10 – complete guide to open MSConfig

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
Best charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max: wattage, MagSafe and cable to buy
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Best charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max: wattage, MagSafe and cable to buy

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
Are there limits on Unidays related purchases at Apple?
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Are there limits on UNiDAYS related purchases at Apple?

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
How To Unlock iPhone (All iPhone Locks & All Methods)
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How to unlock iPhone (all iPhone locks & all methods)

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
Troubleshooting Headphone Detection on Windows 11, 10 [Step-By-Step]
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Troubleshooting headphone detection on Windows 11, 10 [Step-by-step]

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
What is AGC Microphone in Windows 11? Should it be On or Off?
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What is AGC microphone in Windows 11? Should it be on or off?

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
Windows Registry Explained: What Regedit Does and How to Edit Safely
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Windows Registry explained: what Regedit does and how to edit safely

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
How To Factory Reset Amazon Fire Tablet
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How to factory reset Amazon Fire tablet

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) on Windows 10/11
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Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) on Windows 10/11

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
How to Enable Windows Auto Login without a Password
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How to enable Windows auto login without a password

by Philip Celasco · October 23, 2026
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