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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: In Windows
• Method 2 of 2: On a Mac
• Tips
• Warnings

This wikiHow teaches you how to increase the volume of your computer. Both Windows and Mac computers have a combination of built-in hardware options and system settings that you can use to change the volume. If you're on a desktop Windows computer instead of a laptop, you can also use the volume buttons on your external speakers to increase the volume on your computer.

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Method 1 of 2: In Windows

1. Use the volume buttons on your computer or speaker. All laptops have keys with a volume function - when you press the "volume up" button (usually indicated with a +), the volume of your computer will be increased.
   • Desktop computers usually use dedicated external speakers, so you will generally use the volume control on those speakers.
2. Use keyboard shortcuts. If your laptop has a volume icon on or above one of the function keys (ex. F12) on the top of the keyboard, you can often press the function key on the far right to increase the volume on your computer.
   • Often you have to Fn press and hold to turn on the volume function.
   • Desktop users usually cannot use keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume unless they are using a monitor with built-in speakers.
3. Use the "Volume" slider. If you have a laptop, you can also adjust the volume of your computer from the taskbar - click the volume icon in the lower right corner of the screen, then drag the slider to the right in the window that appears.
   • Again, this is usually not possible on a desktop.
4. Open Start Open the Sound menu. Type sound and then click Sound at the top of the Start menu.
5. Click on the tab Play. It's at the top of the Sound window.
6. Select the speakers of your computer. Click on the "Speakers" option to do this.
   • Depending on the speakers on your computer, you may see the name or brand of the speakers here.
7. click on Properties. This option is in the lower right corner of the window. This will open a pop-up window.
8. Click on the tab Levels. It's at the top of the pop-up window.
9. Drag the slider to the right. This increases the volume of your speakers.
   • If the slider is already at 100 percent, the volume of your computer cannot be increased.
10. Save your changes. click on OK at the bottom of both open sound windows to do this. Your computer volume should now be higher.

Method 2 of 2: On a Mac

1. Use the keys on your Mac's keyboard. If you are on the F12 The key at the top of your Mac's keyboard will increase the volume by one step.
   • If your Mac has a touch pad, open Use the "Sound" menu from the menu bar. Click on Volume Open the Apple menu click on System Preferences. It's in the drop-down menu. The System Preferences window opens.
   • click on Sound. You will see this speaker-shaped icon in the System Preferences window. This will open a popup window.
   • Click on the tab Output volume. It's at the top of the Sound window.
   • click on Internal speakers. This option is at the top of the window.
   • Increase the volume of your Mac. Drag the "Output Volume" slider at the bottom of the window to the right. This increases the volume of your Mac's speakers.
     • If the "Mute" check box has a check mark, click the check box to turn off your computer.
     • When you close this menu, your settings will be saved.

Tips

• Verify that the volume settings in the application you are using are also set to maximum volume. This can help further increase the volume when your device's settings are already maximized. For example, if you're watching YouTube videos, make sure the volume slider is set to the highest setting.
• Consider using external speakers or a wireless Bluetooth speaker to get the volume even higher. When you have connected it to your computer or device, you will be able to turn up the volume quite a bit.

Warnings

• If you have headphones (or something similar) connected to the audio output of your computer, you must first unplug them before you can hear your computer's speakers.