In the Sound Effects tab in the Sound preference pane, a separate slider next to “Alert volume” controls how loud sounds made by the system are to indicate an action or due to a notification.

Keep in mind, though, that some volume controller apps may require certain permissions to access system audio controls and work properly. Here are the best volume control apps for Android.

This week far finer-grain control over audio volume has been released for most Android devices. This control comes in an unofficial app by the name of Precise Volume – and it comes without cost.

Microsoft’s latest update for the Xbox Series S and X consoles lets you mute their startup sound, control your TV’s volume through the console, and more.

Turn volume knobs clockwise to increase volume, or press the "+" button to increase volume. Most desktop speakers have a volume control on the right-front speaker.

In the early days of Windows, users had limited options when it came down to controlling sound. Such problems are no longer the case with Windows 11/10 because we have several tools at our disposal.

My wife's comp has a pair of Logitech z625 speakers. They sound fine, but they're afflicted with obnoxious potentiometer scratching that I can only briefly subdue with Deoxit. Is there a better fix?

LucidSound’s gaming headsets accomplish the task perfectly, with a clever two-dial system that turns the frustration of managing multiple audio streams into child’s play.

I don’t have a sound system, just the speakers built into the TV. I have found that while the picture is excellent, the volume of sound level varies greatly.