Having your iPhone (or other iDevice) blasting at full volume is not only annoying for others, it can potentially damage your hearing. If you’re using an iPhone (or iPod), you can restrict and lock the volume with a simple tweak. More »
Android: One of the complaints I hear from people who switch from the BlackBerry to Android is that they miss the ability to customise “profiles” of system sounds they can switch between based on where they are or whether they want to be disturbed. Volume Rocker for Android is a utility that has those profiles and lets you tweak them so they’re just right for you. More »
Windows: SimpleSndVol adds balance controls to the volume control popup you get when you click on the sound icon in the Windows systray. The utility also allows you to bind volume and balance controls to keyboard shortcuts for quick access. More »
Windows: Some sound card software packages provide it and some laptop hardware vendors include it, but for the majority of Windows users the only on-screen volume display they see is the tiny speaker icon in the system tray. More »
Windows only: Freeware application VolumeTouch controls your system volume through your mouse’s scroll wheel and customizable keyboard shortcuts. VolumeTouch may appear very similar to previously mentioned Volumouse, and it is, but a few features set it apart in the pros column. Most notably, VolumeTouch adds a great live-preview volume meter that displays your volume level in meter or percentage form as you change it. On the flip side, it’s not quite as robust on features as Volumouse, so if you use Volumouse for more than basic system volume control, it may not be for you. Whichever you prefer, both apps are great for adding more control and quicker access to your system volume. VolumeTouch is freeware, Windows only. VolumeTouch [via FreewareGenius]
