Or, if you’re a Nigel Tufnel fan, turn them up to 11.

I’m going to walk you through how to crank your speakers up beyond their normal limitations. If you’re like me and have found yourself wishing the sound was just a little louder, this article is for you. Whether it’s noisy neighbors, nearby traffic, or that pesky rooster that seems to be following you around Latin America, it can be hard to hear what’s coming out of your laptop speakers.

What better way to relax after a long day than to watch a good documentary? Sadly, the sounds of the city haven’t yet faded, and it’s not long before I realize I can’t hear half of the movie over the roosters and music blaring in the streets. Finally drifting back to my hotel late in the evening, it’s time to call it a night. I got up at the crack of dawn to hike up a volcano in Mexico, then binged on great local food and drink all afternoon.