3RVX
When adjusting the volume on the notebook, it is very handy to have an indicator on the screen that shows the percentage of tidal volume (as it works on Mac). 3RVX is a free compact and simple to use application that allows you to raise and lower the volume of the PC viewing audio status via an indicator on the screen. The indicator can be customized by numerous skin, as well as the combination of keys on the keyboard can be used to raise and lower the volume. It runs on all major versions of Windows. Download from here.
Sound Volume Hotkeys
As its name suggests quite easily, Sound Volume Hotkeys is a free program that allows you to adjust the volume of your PC using combinations of keys on the keyboard. These combinations are linked to a system of indicators on the screen that allows you to graphically display the status of the audio every time you increase or decrease the volume of the computer. The indicator is highly customizable in appearance and function. The program is compatible with all major versions of Windows, from Windows XP to Windows 8. Download here.
Sound Lock
Sound Lock is not a real program to increase the volume of the PC, but a program to increase the volume of PC without disturbing others. Using it, in fact, it is possible to prevent the volume peaks which occasionally occur during movies (but not only) with a normalization of the audio that occurs in real time and avoids the volume to exceed certain thresholds. It works with all the programs and does not require any special configuration. It supports adjusting audio up to fourteen channels and is compatible with all versions of Windows (including Windows 8). Download from here.
Volumouse
The volume of the computer you can easily increase or decrease with the buttons of multimedia control above the keyboard, but in reality it would be more natural it can be adjusted with the mouse wheel. Here comes a game Volumouse, a small free program that allows you to do just that, that is, adjust the volume of your PC using the mouse wheel (which are associated with the action keys on the keyboard, or the volume control would coincide with the scrolling of pages ). The software is highly customizable and works without the need for installation. Download from here.
Realtek HD control panel
On computers equipped with sound cards Realtek, you can use the control panel for Realtek HD tuned for advanced volume settings of the PC. Among these there is one called equalizer which, if set properly, allows you to increase significantly the volume level of the computer on those notebooks that by default have the volume low. For maximum volume, you have to activate the equalizer and bring all its indicators upwards. The effects of these changes apply globally to the system, regardless of the program used to view movies, listen to music, etc.. Download from here.
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player is an extremely versatile and feature-rich, to the point that many users do not know the full range of ability. For example, many people do not know that using advanced controls for audio of this software pre-installed in Windows, you can greatly increase the volume of video and music played in real time. To enable this feature, simply open the graphic equalizer from the right click menu and bring all its indicators upwards. Download from here.
Original post: Salvatore Aranzulla
