Unfortunately, something happened, or I did something wrong and this option disappeared! So I tried to drag the icon to the taskbar, thinking that would work, but it didn’t either! Instead I got a red round sign that meant I could not drop the item to the taskbar. I figured something had gone wrong with the registry because I had tried to delete the overlay arrows on my desktop icons and fiddled with the registry....
If the volume or sound icon is missing or you can’t find it on the taskbar anymore, refer to the troubleshooting solutions we’ve listed below. These solutions are not just specific to the volume icon. You can also use them to restore other system icons missing from your PC’s taskbar. 1. Check the Taskbar Configuration First things first—you need to make sure your computer’s taskbar is configured to accommodate the volume icon....
In Windows 8, you can open the Charms bar and search for Optimize Drives. Luckily, you can still search disk defragmenter and it will load the correct feature. In Windows 10, if you click on Start and type in defragment or optimize, it will bring up the Defragment and Optimize Drives link. You can also get to the Optimize Drives feature by going to My Computer, selecting a drive, clicking on the Manage tab and then clicking on the Optimize button....
In this age of advancing technology, people are looking for quick, easy, and seamless digital experiences. How can your sites consistently deliver a positive user experience and meet user expectations? By using eCommerce chatbots on their websites. Advancements in technology are having a massive impact in online ventures. They literally transform the way people connect with you and can improve their overall experience on your site. This includes chatbots. What Is a Chatbot?...
In fact, a Google study found that 53 percent of people leave sites that fail to load in three seconds or less, which leads to high bounce rates and decreased revenues. To deal with these issues, Google created the Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). Not only does AMP accelerate your site’s loading time, but it also helps you design a compelling site, thrilling mobile experience, and increase in average click-through rate (CTR)....
One of the most important processes, however, is the Windows Shell Infrastructure Host process. While essential, this process can also be behind some system stability issues, such as high CPU usage. Here’s what you need to know about this process and how to resolve any issues with it. What Is the Shell Infrastructure Host Process and Is It Safe? While some system processes (like yourphone.exe) aren’t hugely important in ensuring Windows can run properly, the Windows Shell Infrastructure Host process isn’t one of them....
Connecting your second PC monitor is usually a plug-and-play process, but in some instances Windows 10 may not be able to detect the monitor. There are a few basic root causes of this problem, such as a damaged or malfunctioning cable, your PC lacks support for the second display, you have an outdated driver, or the display drivers can’t handle the second display. If your second monitor is not detected, use this guide to troubleshoot and resolve problems with your monitor....
Fortunately, there are a few standard fixes you can apply when Windows 11 Search is not working on your PC. Restart Your PC When Windows Search stops working, the first thing to try is to restart your PC. This resets many temporary items on your computer and gives Search a fresh new chance to launch. To restart your Windows 11 PC, open the Start menu, select the Power option, and choose Restart....
There is such a thing as a Green Screen of Death (GSOD for short), and in a way, it is the same error as BSOD. In this article, you will learn what causes the GSOD and how to fix it, or at least mitigate it, so your work is not interrupted. What Is the Green Screen of Death The Green Screen of Death is an error that occurs due to a critical failure of the Windows operating system....
A few reasons your Windows Security app won’t launch are that the app’s configuration is faulty, your Windows version is outdated, Windows system files are corrupt, and more. 1. Close Other Antivirus Programs on Your PC Windows Security doesn’t launch because you’re using another antivirus program on your PC. That tool may be interfering with Windows Security’s functionalities, causing the app not to launch. In this case, you can close your other antivirus program and try to open the Windows Security app....
When Should I Re-install Windows? There are several things you can do to fix minor and major Windows problems. The Check Disk (CHKDSK) utility is great for fixing issues with the file system due to bad sectors on hard drives. We can show you how to fix file system errors in Windows with CHKDSK. The System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command line tools can find and fix a host of Windows issues....
Today the market is dominated by Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. Others have tried to loosen the grip of this duopoly, but to no avail. Could Linux be a viable alternative? You might be surprised that getting a Linux-powered tablet isn’t nearly as unusual as it sounds. Why Linux on a Tablet? There are many reasons to use Linux over other operating systems. When it comes to mobile devices, the primary advantage is its Open Source nature....
So what to do with old RAM sticks? In this article, we’re going to explore several options, including building a retro gaming computer and turning your RAM into art. There are many cool things you can do with old RAM, so don’t just throw it away. 1. Upgrade an Old Computer The best use of old RAM modules is in an older system that could use an upgrade. Old computers can still be useful even if they’re too sluggish for the latest games, software development, or rendering....
So when your PC starts showing problems, it can be hard to pinpoint the actual cause. This makes manually fixing the issue difficult. Instead, you can use a good Windows 11/10 repair tool that automatically fixes your Windows installation. Which tools, you ask? Here is a list of the best free Windows 11/10 repair apps. 1. Windows Repair One of the few all-in-one Windows 11/10 repair tools out there, Windows Repair does exactly what it promises – repair Windows 11/10....
Don’t panic! While this fatal error can indicate a serious problem, it’s not as if your computer is going to suddenly go up in flames. Take a deep breath and work through the various troubleshooting options below. What Is a Fatal Error (BSOD)? If this is your first tangle with the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (officially a “fatal error”) then it deserves a brief explanation. These are errors that Windows can’t correct and, if left alone, will lead to data corruption and other serious system damage or instability....
There are several situations when disabling downloads in IE provides a temporary or permanent fix to guard your PC against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other malware. Read on to learn why and how to stop users of your computer from downloading files. Why Disable Downloads? Some downloaded files carry with them more of a threat to your computer’s security than others. Executable files with an *.exe file extension are particularly dangerous because those files, as their name implies, have executable code....
Not only that, I deleted the calendar event thinking that it would get rid of the reminder, but it didn’t! So the reminder still lives even though there is no event for it to go with! Strange! Finally, I figured out how to remove the reminder from a forum post and it’s pretty crazy what you have to do to delete the Outlook reminder. Delete Outlook Reminder Step 1: Download and install MFCMAPI (Microsoft Exchange Server MAPI Editor) from Stephen Griffin’s website....
Environment variables in Windows are queued by percent (%) characters. So, if you’ve not used environment variables before, you can get started simply by launching the start menu and typing any of the following commands into the search box and pressing Enter. Notice how if you were to simply type the term appdata into the search box, it would return a wide variety of different results. However, if you type the term %appdata% into the search box, you are invoking an environment variable and you are taken to the AppData Roaming directory....
The first thing I thought was maybe there was some hardware issue and Windows 10 was not recognizing the key press properly. I decided to try to change the brightness level in the OS itself. I opened Action Center and clicked on Expand and then tried to adjust the brightness there, but again nothing happened! Now I was really confused. I also tried to go to Power Options and change the brightness there, but again it didn’t make any difference on the actual display....
However, it’s still fun and you get to learn a lot. In this article, I’m talking about fixing the error that shows up in Event Viewer related to DistributedCOM. I noticed I had no other errors in my System log other than a few every day with an Event ID of 10016. The basic error message was the same: It also listed out a CLSID, an APPID, an SID and something about modifying permissions using Component Services....
