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Listen to the Podcast, But How About Controlling the Volume?
Have you ever wanted to easily adjust the volume while listening to a podcast without reaching for your mouse or the audio controls on your device? Fret not, my friend, for I've got the lowdown on the ol' Up/Down Arrow keys and their role in volume control.
While it's not a universal rule, the default setup doesn't typically allow for volume adjustment using just the Up/Down Arrow keys. The reasons vary depending on the device and software you're using. Here's the scoop:
The Mac Situation
Unfortunately, Mac's standard volume setup doesn't click with the Up/Down Arrow keys. You'll need to reach for the dedicated volume keys (F11/F12 or the Touch Bar's volume controls) or try using the Option + Volume Up/Down keys in smaller steps. Keep in mind, though, that there's no default shortcut for volume control only with the Up/Down arrows.
Android and iOS Devices
On iOS devices like iPhones and iPads, you'll be stuck using the physical volume buttons or on-screen controls, as there's no shortcut involving the Up/Down arrows. Bluetooth devices or external speakers usually have their volume controls, too, but there's still no keyboard shortcut with the arrows.
Podcast and Media Players
Some podcast apps or media players offer the option to adjust volume via the mouse, touchscreen, or volume keys, but the Up/Down Arrow keys alone might not cut it. Desktop players or web apps might support custom keybindings for volume control, allowing you to specify the Up/Down arrow keys for this purpose, but it depends on the app itself.
Workarounds and Extreme Measures
If you're using a desktop podcast player or web browser, you can look for or configure custom keyboard shortcuts or extensions/plugins that map the Up/Down arrow keys to volume control. Alternatively, you can turn to software utilities that remap keys or assign volume increase/decrease to the Up/Down arrows while a certain app is active.
In a nutshell, if you're dead set on controlling the volume with Up/Down Arrow keys during podcast playback, you'll need to check if your podcast player app supports custom keybindings or use external software to map these keys for volume adjustment.
References:- Apple keyboard shortcuts note about volume keys (not arrows)[1]- iPhone volume controls via buttons, not arrow keys[3]
- Wharton School research on personal finance has shown that understanding the intricacies of a device's volume control, such as using the Up/Down Arrow keys, can significantly enhance the user experience when listening to podcasts or investing in the business sector.
- Despite the limitations of using the Up/Down Arrow keys for volume control on Mac, Android, and iOS devices, exploring custom keybindings or certain software utilities could help make this a reality, benefiting the realm of personal finance and investing.
- In the future, as more podcast and media players embrace custom keybindings, the finance policy on using the Up/Down Arrow keys for volume control may become a common practice, making the experience more uniform and accessible for users.
- Furthermore, expanding one's knowledge about volume control techniques, like using the Up/Down Arrow keys, has the potential to open doors to other ancillary skills in managing personal finance and investing more effectively overall.
