Hearing protection, audio health, and how SoundBrake helps.
What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)?
NIHL is one of the most common preventable disabilities in the world. It builds silently over years of everyday listening — here's how it works and how to stop it.
Read article →What Is a Safe Volume Level for Headphones?
Most people listen too loud without realising it. Learn what safe volume looks like in practice and what guidelines like NIOSH and WHO actually recommend.
Read article →10 Headphone Habits That Protect Your Hearing
Small daily habits make a real difference. These ten practical changes to your headphone routine can significantly reduce your long-term hearing risk.
Read article →NIOSH and WHO Noise Exposure Guidelines Explained
Both NIOSH and the WHO have published guidelines on safe noise exposure. Here's what they say, why they differ slightly, and how they translate to everyday device use.
Read article →How SoundBrake Monitors Your Volume
A walkthrough of how SoundBrake reads system audio levels on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and how it decides when — and how — to warn you.
Read article →Tinnitus Prevention: Stop the Ring Before It Starts
Tinnitus — the persistent ringing or buzzing in your ears — is often caused by noise exposure. These practical steps can help prevent it from ever developing.
Read article →Work From Home and Your Hearing: Risks You Might Be Ignoring
Remote work has added hours of headphone use to millions of people's days. Here's what that means for your hearing and how to manage the risk.
Read article →Why Open Source Matters for Hearing Protection Software
When you install software that monitors your audio, you're placing trust in it. Open source makes that trust auditable — and removes the need for blind faith.
Read article →Best Volume Settings for Safer Headphone Listening
Choosing the right volume doesn't just protect your hearing — it also reduces listening fatigue and can improve perceived sound quality. Here's how to calibrate.
Read article →Free Hearing Protection Software for Desktop Computers
A look at the free tools available for Windows, macOS, and Linux that help monitor and control your volume to protect your hearing — including SoundBrake.
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