Silencio

There are many benefits to listening to white noise, as this type of continuous sound can help you relax and focus, block out distractions, mask tinnitus and even ensure a more restful sleep.

Silencio is a very straightforward open-source application that can generate white, brown or pink noise whenever you need it. It features a minimalistic design and is very easy to use, but it could be improved in a couple of respects.

White noise is, more or less, the sound of static on an analog TV or radio that is not receiving a signal. It is called white because, just like white light, it is equally powerful at all frequencies.

Brown noise is a bit different, as it is more powerful at lower frequencies and sounds a bit softer. It is generally considered to be a great sleeping aid.

Pink noise is similar to brown noise, but it is slightly stronger at higher frequencies, although not quite as much as white noise.

Silencio is not a complex application by any means, but it can do the job if all you need is a basic noise generator for your desktop PC. You can choose between the three sound variants, alter the volume and start or stop playback at any time.

However, the volume slider cannot be fine-tuned, as there are only a few preset positions you can choose from when increasing or decreasing the sound level.

It is also worth noting that the app cannot be minimized to the system tray, where it would have been much less intrusive. Many users might not like seeing it in the taskbar at all times.

To sum up, Silencio isn’t a particularly impressive application, but it is great for users who just want a simple, no-nonsense noise generator for their desktop. It is easy to install and use, and it allows you to choose between three types of noise: white, brown or pink.