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What does Spotify exclusive mode do? New mode hits Windows PCs
Spotify has introduced a new feature titled “Exclusive Mode for Windows PCs.”
The feature gives audiophiles the ability to achieve a bit-perfect playback by taking sole control of their computer’s audio device.
Rolled out on March 18, the feature bypasses Windows’ system mixer, which typically resamples audio and mixes system sounds, to deliver music exactly as it was mastered.
When enabled, Exclusive Mode prevents the operating system from altering sample rates, adding notification sounds, or adjusting volume level before audio reaches an external DAC or audio interface.
In an announcement, Spotify explained: “Without Exclusive Mode turned on, your computer may alter audio before it reaches your DAC by resampling it, mixing other system sounds in, and changing the volume.”
To try the feature, users need to get a premium account. Once subscribed to the premium tier, search for output in the playback menu in settings.
Select their external audio device and toggle “exclusive mode” on.
Users are also urged to disable Automix, Crossfade, Equaliser, and Normalise Volume for optimal results.
The mode is not available for music videos or podcasts. Additionally, when it is active, other applications are not able to play sound through the selected device until the user turns off the feature.
It is important to note that the exclusive feature only enhances the audio but doesn’t improve the audio quality, which remains at 320 kbps Ogg for desktop streaming.
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Princess Eugenie husband springs in action for Fergie, Andrew: ‘Unexpected’
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson have already been causing immense problems for both their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
While Beatrice is going through marital woes, Eugenie also finds herself in a major dilemma as her husband Jack Brooksbank takes an unexpected approach to the matter.
It had been reported that Eugenie had cut ties with her parents, however, sources revealed to DailyMail that Jack is a man who follows his “code of honour” which means he would not completely abandon his in-laws.
Fergie had been in a self-imposed exile, whereas Andrew is soon to be shifted in Marsh Farm at Sandringham. Jack and Eugenie are currently resisting the notion of Fergie living with them as it would make things “difficult”.
The sources said that while Jack will not “completely desert” Andrew and Fergie, he also “not step into line of fire” for them.
However, the insider insisted that it doesn’t mean that Jack and Eugenie do not care about her welfare, they “just don’t actually want her to be living with them, even temporarily”.
Jack has drawn a borderline and has made it clear that Fergie, despite her problems, cannot move in with them. Jack’s loyalty lies with his wife Eugenie and their two young children. The ordeal has already got them “unwarranted attention” and he will not do anything to make it worse.
Eugenie’s husband has “worked very hard building his business, and it’s going well so the last thing he needs is for the Epstein scandal to taint that. He will do everything he can to keep his head below the parapet because of that”.
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Prince William ‘finalises’ one crucial detail for coronation ceremony
Prince William seems to have the whole plan worked out for not only in the strategy in how he would rule but also some key details about his coronation ceremony.
The Prince of Wales, who dropped hints about what to expect from his upcoming reign, in secretly checking things off of his list with meaningful steps.
It is understood that King Charles has been getting William involved in more decision-making especially when it comes to major changes in the monarchy. William had been a quiet but a significant presence when Charles made the landmark decision for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Moreover, King Charles is helping William with the transition in it seems evident in the latest development. The heir to the throne will be attending the enthronement ceremony of the Archbishop of Canterbury next week.
Sources close to William have suggested that the reason why this is a significant move is because Dame Sarah Mullally is likely to officiate at his coronation and help to prepare him for his role as supreme governor, according to The Sunday Times.
William’s aide revealed that the royal had a “warm and substantive” conversation and reflected on his “genuine interest” not only in the Church’s work, but in its role as “a guardian of a distinctive and ancient English spiritual tradition that remains relevant in contemporary life”.
A royal source shared previously that William plans to make his coronation fee “more relevant” and that the ceremony has be “modern but also unifying”.
Meanwhile, a source close to the new archbishop described that Sarah is “really delighted” that Prince William and Princess Kate will be attending her installation and it would be a “turning of the page” between Kensington Palace and Lambeth Palace.
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Journalist points out major flaws in new scathing Prince Harry, Meghan book
Royal biographer Tom Bower quizzed over sources by journalist and Tv presenter Ben Shephard behind his latest claims about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which the Sussexes dubbed as “deranged conspiracy and melodrama”.
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