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The process of delivering audio from a server to a client, different from the download in that the client is able to hear audio while it's being downloaded.

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How to stream music from notebook to speakers via wi-fi?

I have a Windows 7 notebook and speakers in some rooms of my house. I'd like to stream music from notebook to speakers over wi-fi or bluetooth. I don't want to use wires between notebook and speakers. ...
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Why do video streaming services buffer when I plug in my headphones?

I've noticed while using Netflix, Xbox Video, and Amazon, when I plug in my headphones the video will buffer as if the audio output change affects the streaming services. Can anyone explain why this ...
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How to get best quality audio using youtube-dl?

I am using youtube-dl on Linux to download videos from YouTube and extract the audio. This is my way of building a small music collection. Anyways, I know that there is an option --audio-quality= ...
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How do I change the bit depth in FFmpeg?

I need FFmpeg to grab an audio feed and reencode it to 16-Bit FLAC. How do I force a 16-Bit FLAC output? ./ffmpeg -i http://7359.live.streamtheworld.com:80/CONTINENTALAAC_SC -vn -ac 1 -ar 16000 -...
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How do I voice-chat with my friend on PC, sharing my screen and game audio without mixing in their voice?

I consider myself a tech-savvy person, but this audio-related problem I don't know how to solve. Imagine the following situation: You're chatting with a friend using Skype to show them what's on your ...
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Transfer sound to remote computer

I have been looking for a while, for solution to a certain problem, with limited success. What I wanted to do is to transfer sound TO remote computer, not from remote computer. I'm looking for a ...
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Audio stream from secondary computer

What is the simplest/best way to get the audio from my desktop to output on my laptop? I have two computers at work, a laptop and a desktop. While I'm at work I have to use both machines ...
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Set audio endpoint devices application specific (programmatically)

Edit (17/01/19): For further details please check this Stack Overflow question [Set audio endpoint devices application specific (programmatically)]. If you find a solution, feel free to post it on ...
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Is it possible to stream live audio/video safe from duplication/copying?

What I'd like to do is play an audio file exactly once and then it should not be possible to play it again. Is there such a file format or function? The scenarios I had was 1) Some famous music group ...
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Stereo Mix does not work

Stereo Mix no longer seems to work on my computer -- it did once in windows xp, but now I am unable to receive any sort of audio from it. When trying to record it with programs such as Virtual Audio ...
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How to reconnect Bluetooth Headphones automatically, and enable voicemeter re-enable?

I purchased the Kinivo BTH240 Bluetooth Headphones lasst year (2015), and have been listening to audio via both laptop (windows 10) and iphone (ios9). Recently I had asked about how to How to connect ...
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