MicSwitch tool lets users mute or unmute their system microphone using a predefined system-wide hotkey. So, any program that uses a microphone can be stopped in an instant. Launch MicSwitch.

Click the playback device you want to mute or unmute volume for. Click on the volume icon to toggle mute or unmute per requirement. Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar notification area ...

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Your Android devices have a status bar icon that shows a microphone whenever an app or service — even Google's own services — ...