When Mark Zuckerberg recently posted a photo with his computer in the background, it revealed his paranoia about hackers tapping into not only his webcam, but his microphone, too. SEE ALSO: NFL ...

Most microphones designed for computer use have a 1/8" jack but some have a larger 1/4" connector. If you have this type, you'll need to plug it into an adapter before connecting it to your computer.

Easy. But most people—unlike me—aren’t crazy enough to run their computer audio through a receiver just to get that delicious 5.1 surround sound in their geek dens.