As fun as it is to blast your favorite songs (or Netflix shows) from your PC speakers, it's generally a no-no for those of us who live with others. That's where a good pair of Bluetooth headphones ...

To connect AirPods to a PC, put your AirPods in the case, open it, and press the button on the back. When the status light in the front of your AirPods case blinks white, you can let go of the button.

I've heard your pleas, and have had them myself. For iPhone owners who also use Windows, sending and receiving Messages from your desktop can take some finessing. I'll show you how I got it to work.