In case of background icons, there are two cases which forces your taskbar to stay visible. The first is when you have a badge on an icon (for example a cross on Windows Defender icon to show that there was a problem updating definitions. The second when an actual dialogue box pops up which needs to be read. For simple scenarios, the solutions is very simple: just attend to the applications or close the dialogue box....

Updating has always been an annoying process even though it’s supposed to be something users can’t wait to get their hands on, especially if a helpful new feature or option is on the way. Check out the article below in order to find out how to solve this particular error. Fix Windows 10 Update Error Code 0x8e5e03fa This particular error code is not exclusive to an version or update to your Windows 10 OS and it can appear randomly for all types of updates....

There were a lot of cases particularly after the Windows 10 update where users were unable to open JPEG files with their computer. They either got an error or nothing happened at all. This behavior can be due to the default handler application for JPEG applications not being set or some other third-party image viewer might not be working correctly. Let’s take a look. Solution 1: Changing file type association We will check if the file type association of JPEG files are set correctly....

Activating Windows 7 Unlike Windows XP and Vista, failure to activate Windows 7 leaves you with an annoying, but somewhat usable system. If you choose not to activate Windows 7 during installation, you will see an “Activate Windows Online Now” notification in the system tray. If you don’t activate then, you will see and “Activate Now” message every day from day 4 through day 27. You will get the “Activate Now” message every four hours until day 30....

What is Windows Command Processor? If Windows Command Processor is a legitimate Windows file, then why do you get this pop ups? If you have such a problem, then it is probably driven by a malware. Once executed, this malware keeps popping up asking for permission to open windows command processor. Clicking cancel doesn’t seem to stop such a pop up as it appears again within a second, which is really irritating....

We have listed all the different workarounds available to solve this issue. Start with the first one and work your way down. Tip: You should also check for third-party software such as VPN’s or networking applications. They are known to cause problems. Solution 1: Re-installing Drivers The easiest workaround to solve this error message is to install the drivers using the installation package. This solution requires another PC or laptop with a working internet connection through which you can download the drivers from the official manufacturer’s website....

This error is caused by a bug in Windows Update KB4013429 which caused Windows DVD Player and a lot of other media applications that use Microsoft MPEG-2 handling libraries to crash. This means that update caused a malfunction on any application that used Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder (msmpeg2vdec.dll) that used the inbuilt DVD/MPEG2 decoder. This issue can be solved by uninstalling Update KB4013429, applying update fix KB4015438, disabling Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder or running the CompPkgSup fixer....

On versions 2007 & 2010 of Outlook, you may come across a different error i.e. “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator”. But if you tend to use later versions of Outlook i.e. Outlook 2013 & 2016, you might be presented with an error stating “Your organization’s policies are preventing us from completing this action for you. For more info, please contact your help desk”....

On the other hand, most indie games are simple yet impactful and ambitious; most of the time, indie games are different from the mainstream meta and are usually hitting upon a simple idea but are creative and attractive at the same time. The most recent example of a successful indie game would be Stray, an adventure game released this year that was developed by BlueTwelve Studios; the game’s core concept is as simple as it can be....

The Pixel Watch Android wearable devices have suffered quite a lot in the recent years due to the lack of optimization. However, Google could not leave such a huge market in the dark citing a lost opportunity, they planned to announce their Pixel Watch in collaboration with Samsung. This combination gives you, the user, the best of both worlds. From Google’s software optimization and Samsung’s enhanced hardware, expect no loose end....

According to the game’s producer, Kazunori Yamauchi, there are currently no plans to release Gran Turismo 7 for PC. Despite the fact that the iconic racing game franchise has always been a PlayStation exclusive, a few major leaks and rumors sparked hope for the PC gaming community. While it’s not true that the rumors were totally baseless, there was also evidence to support them. — Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) December 23, 2022 Earlier the producer himself said this while talking about the possibility of a PC port in the future....

Numerous clips from Grand Theft Auto VI have been leaked online, giving us an initial glimpse at the game’s two main characters, a robbery, and multiple scenarios. Over the past few months, there have been several GTA leaks. According to reliable sources, Grand Theft Auto 6 will have a female protagonist, and Rockstar wants to make the game as realistic-looking as possible. The most recent leak, though, might be this video....

Since there are different categories of Windows 10 users, Microsoft released the Defer Windows Updates feature in its Windows 10. This feature is mainly designed for the people who aren’t willing take the risk of a new Windows update. If your Windows is on this feature, it will be on the Current branch for business. What this means is that you will get the updates later on, usually after a couple of months, when the updates are improved and bugs are fixed....

Before you continue with the steps listed in this guide; you acknowledge and accept that any damage to your phone caused by your attempts to root your phone is your own responsibility. Appuals, the (author) and our affiliates will not be responsible for a bricked device, dead SD Card, or anything to do with your phone. If you don’t know what you’re doing; please research and if you do not feel comfortable with the steps, then DO NOT PROCEED....

Initially, I have started mining using the Nicehash miner. But, things went wrong, and I was forced to use another miner software. Now, I am mining Zcash using the Equihash algorithm. Each GPU gets 440-450 Hash/s (Sol/s) while mining Zcash – Equihash on stock settings. However, with a little overclocking, I get 450-480 Hash/s (Sol/s) while using 70% power consumption. The overall efficiency of each GPU is 3.5 – 3....

How to Change Default Camera in Windows 10? After receiving several requests of the inability of Windows to select a specific camera, we decided to look into the problem and came up with a few workarounds that can get the job done. Some of those methods are listed below. Method 1: By Disabling Other Camera One of the most common workarounds in the way of selecting a default camera is to disable the other camera....

Some people may simply fail to bear the monotone or robotic Google Assistant voice. The good news is that you can change the Google Assistant voice, depending on the language used. Choices of Voice in Google Assistant The choice of voice you can use with Google Assistant depends on your device or Google Assistant’s language. Google Assistant supports 40 different languages. For English (US), you may have more than a dozen options as voice output....

Clear Console in R and RStudio The process of clearing the R console is different for different operating systems and versions which is why we have compiled a solution for all of them. Follow the solution which best suits you to clear the console in R. For Windows Users If you are using R on Windows, your work is cut out for you. Clearing the console is very easy and can be done in just a few steps....

If you’re a musician trying to record tracks in your favorite DAW and you’re hearing tons of glitches, stutters, and audio dropout, or you’re an “audiophile” getting too much crackle and distortion while playing your favorite 24/192kHz lossless-quality music files, Appuals has just the guide for you! Understanding Buffer and Latency in Audio Let’s define some terms: Buffering – the process of grouping samples into batches for processing.Buffer Size – the number of samples in one batch....

How to Delete Messages on Discord? Discord doesn’t provide users with a convenient option to delete a lot of messages together. Even deleting a single message isn’t that fast because it asks users for confirmation after pressing delete. In the steps below, we will share with you some workarounds for this situation which will allow you to delete a lot of messages together. 1. Using AutoHotKey to Delete Discord Messages This method should work for all users, in this method, we will be utilizing Autohotkey script to mass delete a couple of messages for us with minimal effort....