MUO on MSN

I've worked from home for over 8 years — these are the gadgets I swear by

Rebecca O'Connell is a BuzzFeed Shopping editor with over 10 years of experience finding and vetting new products, having ...
Two Average Gamers on MSN

How to start streaming in 2026 (without buying expensive gear)

You don't need a $500 mic or ring light. The minimum viable streaming setup that actually works, from someone who learned the ...

Microphone not working in VMware Workstation

If microphone is not working in VMware Workstation VM, reinstall/Update VMware Tools in the Guest OS, change the Virtual ...
CNET

This Duck-Billed Microphone Protects Against Eavesdroppers, But It Sure Is a Look

At CES 2026, this privacy accessory drastically quiets your conversations, though if you use it in public, you'll surely ...

Audio devices that use Google's Fast Pair Bluetooth tech are vulnerable to hacks that could track location or listen to the mic, according to researchers

The tech in question is Google's Fast Pair system, which allows compatible devices to connect super quickly (i.e. one tap and ...

'Pipit' Is a Great Voice-to-Text App for Mac, and It's Free

Pipit is a free Mac dictation app that works offline. It can be used to do more than just transcribe speech—it can launch ...

Forget Shure: I recommend this flexible mic for podcasts and meetings, especially at its price

If you want to get started on a podcast, or simply upgrade your audio setup, this one from Maono gets the job done.
The New York Times

Home office

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Dave Gershgorn If you need a family computer or want to cut down on cords in a ...