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This is somewhat technical, and it's aimed at people who use Linux and are comfortable editing files from the command line. I was looking for a quick fix, but discovered that most of the documentation out there is wrong. So, I had to research what it all meant, figure out what the correct settings were, and write it all down. For the Impatient If you use Linux, and you're just looking for a quick way to make your sound better, add these lines to /etc/pulse/daemon.conf or $HOME/.config/pulse/daemon.conf   default-sample-format = s32ne default-sample-rate = 192000 high-priority = yes default-fragments = 8 resample-method = speex-float-10 I've tested this on Fedora and Ubuntu with no problems. Also, if you're using an external DAC (if you're not sure, then you're not using one), be sure that it has sufficient power (either plugged directly into the computer or into a powered USB hub. DO NOT plug it into an unpowered hub or dongle. A...

There's a new-ish connector on modern computers called USB Type C (often shortened to USB-C). It uses a small oval connector . It can do all of the things that existing USB connectors can do and more. Most significantly, it can send quite a bit of power, so it can be used to power laptops, monitors, etc. and it's a lot faster, so it can be used to send data, video, etc. So, it can replace literally every other connector on the back of a modern computer. Oh, and it's also reversible, so you don't have to worry about plugging it in backwards or upside down. Right now, it's going through the awkward chicken-and-egg phase that any new technology faces. Most people still have old USB printers, external disks, keyboards, etc., so computer makers are reluctant to switch entirely to USB-C. They leave a few old style USB connections, just in case. And since old computers and new still include a few old USB connectors, accessory makers stay with the old style of USB. In c...