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SoundSlide: This $18 USB-C dongle adds a volume slider to your computer

SoundSlide adds volume controls to laptops with a USB-C port. (Image source: SoundSlide)
SoundSlide adds volume controls to laptops with a USB-C port. (Image source: SoundSlide)
SoundSlide is a small device that adds volume controls to almost any computer. It plugs into a USB-C port and allows users to adjust their computers' volume with a swipe or tap.

Most laptops have media controls that include pause/play and volume control buttons. However, only a few laptops have dedicated media control buttons or keys that are not shared with other functions. For those that don't, there's a simple solution called SoundSlide.

SoundSlide is a touch control device that allows users to adjust the volume of their computers with a simple swipe. The device is akin to a receiver that comes with wireless keyboards and mice. However, unlike most receivers that are USB-A, SoundSlide has a USB-C connector.

SoundSlide doesn't require drivers to work. (Image source: SoundSlide)
SoundSlide doesn't require drivers to work. (Image source: SoundSlide)

When plugged in, users simply have to swipe or tap on the surface to reduce or increase the volume of their laptop. It's a plug-and-play device that doesn't require drivers, and according to the manufacturer, it works with macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Information on the product page also says users will be able to modify features like touch sensitivity, scale, and orientation or add custom gestures for muting speakers or microphones. The only downside to SoundSlide is that it takes up your USB-C port, and with laptops having fewer ports these days, is sacrificing a port for dedicated volume controls worth it?

SoundSlide plugs into the USB-C port of a computer. (Image source: SoundSlide)
SoundSlide plugs into the USB-C port of a computer. (Image source: SoundSlide)

If the answer is yes, then you can go ahead to purchase SoundSlide. It is available on Amazon for $18. 

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Habeeb Onawole, 2024-11-24 (Update: 2024-11-24)