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Open-source tool uses IR to normalize TV volume spikes
Adbuster is a Windows app that detects volume spikes via microphone and sends IR commands to a TV to lower volume. It aims to smooth out loud commercials without user intervention. The tool is open-source and available on GitHub.
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A clever hack for a common annoyance, but limited to Windows and requires line-of-sight IR hardware.
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