The Advantages of an Audio Output Device

Attaching an audio output device, such as a pair of speakers, to your computer is a completely optional event, but doing so conveys a number of advantages. Without an audio output device, your computing experience will lose several facets.

Audio Prompts

Without an audio output device, you will miss audio cues from the computer such as error beeps and other important system messages alerting you to system problems. This keeps you in sync with your computer, allowing you to more effectively recognize and identify issues.

Watching Movies

Attaching an audio output device allows you to watch movies on your computer without having to resort to closed captioning. For many, this allows for a more enjoyable experience.

Playing Music

Attaching an audio device allows you to play the music files stored on your computer, enabling you to enjoy your music without first engaging in a cumbersome file transfer to a separate MP3 player or other audio-playback-capable device.