Image used with permission by copyright holderLike virtually every other chat app in existence, Google Hangouts makes a very distinctive sound every time you receive a message. That may be useful on mobile devices, which you’re probably not constantly looking at. However, on a desktop or laptop, which are likely already in your direct line of sight when you’re logged into Hangouts, you might find the constant noises aggravating.
Thankfully, there is a way to mute those sounds in Hangouts, but the process that involves doing so isn’t exactly straightforward. That’s why we put together this quick guide to show you how to turn down Hangouts’ volume.
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How to turn off Google Hangouts chat sounds in Gmail
Step 1. Click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of your Gmail inbox.
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Step 2. Click Settings.
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Step 3. Click the “Chat” tab at the top.
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Step 4. In the “Sounds” section, click the bubble labeled “Sounds off.”
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Step 5. Click “Save Changes.” That’s it! You’ll no longer be bothered by annoying sounds from Google Hangouts.
Best early Black Friday 17-inch laptop deals 2024: Up to 37% off HP, Asus, LG, and more
Update 11/13/24: We’re still a couple of weeks away from the official launch of Black Friday, but already we’ve seen some Black Friday 17-inch laptop deals come and go. This is likely going to be the case in the lead-up to Black Friday, which is why we’ll be continuing to update this list regularly.
The early Black Friday deals we’re seeing so far have been great if you’re in the market for a laptop. There are a lot of early Black Friday Dell laptop deals, early Black Friday Best Buy laptop deals, and early Black Friday gaming laptop deals to shop. Here we’re looking more specifically at 17-inch laptop, which make a great laptop option if you prefer some screen real estate. There aren’t as many 17-inch laptops on the market as there used to be, with 16-inch laptops taking their place, but we’ve managed to find several that are seeing Black Friday deals.
Asus Vivobook 17 — $330 $530 38% off
Early Black Friday External Hard Drive and Portable SSD Deals
Update 11/13/24:With Black Friday rapidly approaching, we're doing our best to keep up with all the best external hard drive deals that have been coming out. To that end, we've updated these deals with a few more options, as well as updated pricing. Also, its very much worth checking back as we find more and better deals to add to this article!
Early Black Friday deals are popping up all over the place, with things like Black Friday Dell laptop deals, Black Friday gaming laptop deals, Black Friday tablet deals, and Black Friday desktop PC deals offering some hefty discounts. If you’ve had your eye on any of these, you may also want to consider an external hard drive for some additional storage space. There are several Black Friday external hard drive deals worth taking a look at, and we’ve rounded up the best of them below. Read onward for all of the details, as well as some information on things to look out for if you plan to purchase an external hard drive while these Black Friday deals are taking place.
Crucial X6 SE 1TB external SSD — $80 $100 20% off
MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 14: here’s which M4 you should buy
MacBook Pros are some of the best laptops money can buy. With the M4 chip now onboard, these laptops have never been so powerful, and the update brings some interesting upgrades, such as the improved 12-megapixel webcam and brighter screen. They're the best MacBooks that have ever been made, and it's a perfect time to pick one up based on upgrade timing.
But just because the entire MacBook Pro lineup is better now, that doesn't mean it's any easier to choose between the two size options that are available. Despite the fact that they include many of the same features, the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro feel like entirely different systems due to their contrast in size.
