How to fix low mic volume on MSI and other PCs

MSI Low Mic Volume FixMy wife’s MSI GE75 Raider 10SE laptop recently had a quirky audio issue: the mic volume was really, really low.

It didn’t matter if she used the integrated mic, or an external one.

I set out to solve the problem, and determined that it wasn’t faulty hardware.

Instead, the issue is driver-related – and apparently also seen on many other makes and models of PC and laptop!!

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Are messaging apps REALLY secure?

Are Messaging Apps really secure?Person 1: My messenging app is more secure.
Person 2: No, MINE is!
Person 3: No way, I ONLY use Signal – it’s the most secure!

Okay, y’all are fired.

What if I told you that NONE of the messaging apps you use are really, truly secure?

Sound crazy?

Well, it is. The encryption is as good as you’re gonna get.

The problem is the way it’s used that actually matters…

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How to Activate Windows or Office permanently in 30 seconds

Activate Windows or Office when all else failsUsing Microsoft software can be quite an adventure. It’s especially fun when your previously activated copy of Windows or Office decides to de-activate itself!

Sometimes, the usual official routes of re-activation are useful. Other times, not so much…

Isn’t there a way to re-activate your legal copy of Windows EASILY?!

Why, yes, there is!

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Thunderbird 128 Nebula: Better than ever!

Thunderbird 128About a month ago, Thunderbird 128: Nebula was released!

I know, I didn’t know about it either. I just finally got it automagically last week. Chances are, so did the rest of you – after the Tbird team fixed all the bugs.

In any case, Thunderbird 128 looks the same, but there are quite a few notable improvements.

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Artificial Stupidity: Your amazing AI future

Artificial StupidityWhen you imagine your future with the amazing technology of AI, chances are it doesn’t look like what’s happening today.

In fact, it’s not even close.

If you’re sick of hearing about AI while lamenting the lack of actual, cool uses for it, you’re not alone.

On top of that, it’s getting pretty bad out there: from power problems to money problems to ‘model collapse’, AI is on the road to changing… well, nothing at all, actually!

It’s pretty much a mess.

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A REAL fix for low mic volume!

Fix Low Mic Volume for good!Connecting a mic to your PC is pretty essential for good quality sound.

So what do you do when your mic level is suddenly too low?

After going through the usual fixes for mix problems – just in case – I explain what’s probably going on with your mic and how to fix it quickly and cheaply!

This is the LAST video you need to watch to fix low mic volume!

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