I do not understand Win11 audio output settings. I’m stuck without sound.

I have a simple setup: A pair of Amazon Basics USB-powered speakers connected to the audio jack on my NUC.
I do not understand how to connect from sources on my hard drive (recordings, YouTube, live video) to these small speakers. Under Settings-System-Sound, I can choose:
Realtek Digital Output, Asus Audio (Monitor) or Speakers (Realtek Audio)

I have tried selecting each of these three outputs. None of them sends sound from the NUC to the small speakers. I have checked the simple volume control on the speaker cables to make sure it is not muted.

Thanks for any advice.

​I do not understand Win11 audio output settings. I’m stuck without sound.I have a simple setup: A pair of Amazon Basics USB-powered speakers connected to the audio jack on my NUC.I do not understand how to connect from sources on my hard drive (recordings, YouTube, live video) to these small speakers. Under Settings-System-Sound, I can choose:Realtek Digital Output, Asus Audio (Monitor) or Speakers (Realtek Audio)I have tried selecting each of these three outputs. None of them sends sound from the NUC to the small speakers. I have checked the simple volume control on the speaker cables to make sure it is not muted.Thanks for any advice.  Read More

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