If you're running into crackling, dropped out, or otherwise inconsistent audio on your Windows 11 machine, there are steps to reset and likely solve the issue.

If you've left the default settings on in Windows 11, you're missing out.

When I open up the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties, there is a section labeled "Speaker settings" with two buttons, one labeled "Speaker volume..." and another labeled "Advanced." The latter ...

For Windows 11, open the Sound settings, then scroll to Input. Click on the mic. Under Audio, press on the Don’t allow button.