Unfortunately, some Windows users have been experiencing a problem where right-clicking on the Speaker icon in the notification area and then clicking on Open Volume Mixer doesn’t actually bring up the volume mixer – instead, nothing shows up no matter how long an affected user waits. In some cases, users affected by this problem also report that clicking on the Speaker icon does not bring up the master volume slider and simply does nothing instead....

This issue was mostly reported on Windows 10, however, there have been reports that it occurred to some users back in the time of Windows 7 etc. The issue is not huge and the obstacle can be easily overcome by applying a few simple solutions which are mentioned in this article. What causes Web Pages to not Respond on Windows 10? Well, this can be due to a number of factors and from what we have salvaged, it usually occurs due to: To solve your problem, you can use the following workarounds:...

However, the error code above prevents you from accessing certain websites with the error above appearing each time. The webpage probably won’t work even after you reload the site since something is preventing WebGL from accessing your graphics card. Follow the instructions presented below in order to get rid of this problem efficiently. Solution 1: Disable WebGL in Chrome Settings You can, luckily, disable WebGL from your Google Chrome browser and the error code will be gone for good....

Reasons of this issue The error 0x80240031 occurs mostly because of a corrupted Windows file or registry file or some other problem of system files. The problem with Windows files prevents the installation of the update. Method 1: Windows Troubleshooter Go here and download the windows troubleshooter for your Windows version. Once it is downloaded, run the file and wait for it to troubleshoot the problem. Once it is finished, try the update again....

This page is going to explain to you why error 0x8007025D appears. The error might be brought by several issues, but they are all related to the USB buffering system. After a brief explanation of what the error means we will the give you the steps to resolve this error. What is Error 0x8007025D? According to windows support, 0x8007025D = ERROR_BAD_COMPRESSION_BUFFER = the specified buffer contains ill-formed data. USB 3....

No matter what the case may be, the bottom line is that error 0x8e5e0408 is a deadly problem. Error 0x8e5e0408 is almost always accompanied by an error message that basically states something went wrong and the user needs to try to install the app again. However, error 0x8e5e0408 is displayed no matter how many times the user tries to install the app. In almost all cases, error 0x8e5e0408 is born when a Windows 10 upgrade somehow changes or alters the name of the user’s local user account (located in the directory C:\Users)....

The Xbox application is installed by default in the new Windows 10 iterations. However, there are several cases where users are unable to launch the application. It either just stays on the initial screen or doesn’t open at all. This behavior tends to go on indefinitely until the application is closed manually. What causes Xbox application not to open? After extensive research and experimenting with our systems, we came to the conclusion that the causes for the Xbox application not launching are a mix of several different causes....

This error occur is caused by a missing Directx dependency called Xinput1_3.dll. When an error involving Xinput1_3.dll occurs, it is because DirectX 9 isn’t installed on the system. Since it doesn’t come bundled with Windows, errors will pop up when an application which depends on the dll tries to start. We can easily fix this error by installing the Direct X June 2010 package, updating the display drivers, re-registering the dll, or placing Xinput1_3....

What’s causing the Outlook error message 0x80042109? Method 1: Adjusting SMTP settings manually As it turns out, this particular issue can occur due to some incorrect SMTP settings that Outlook will configure by default. Several Windows users that have been struggling with the 0x80042109 Outlook error have reported that they managed to get it fixed by using the classing control panel interface to adjust some settings manually in order to allow the SMTP communications to go through....

What’s causing the port configuration error? Method 1: Configuring the port via Device & Printers screen While this is more of a workaround than an actual fix, it has helped a lot of users to avoid the ‘An error occurred during port configuration’ altogether. But keep in mind that the steps below will only work if you encounter the error while trying to configure your printer ports. Note: If you encounter the issue while trying to print a file, move directly to Method 2....

During today’s financial update Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the rumor stating: Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn’t have a release date as of yet, but Rockstar did state back in February that the game was in “active production,” and 200 new employees suggested a shift in focus towards the project. According to a story from last month, the game would take place in a fictionalized version of Miami and include two main protagonists, one of which will be the first female lead in the franchise....

As it turns out, Microsoft released Halo Infinite multiplayer before its official release date in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox during a live event. While the single-player campaign is yet to be released, players have been flooding in the servers to experience the new Halo game. While the game works just fine for the majority, there are some players that experience various issues while trying to play the game....

When a Windows 7/8.1 user upgrades to Windows 10 for free, their computer’s hardware configuration gets registered on Microsoft’s Windows activation servers in the form of a unique ID. The free Windows 10 license that people who upgrade get isn’t tied to a product key or even their Microsoft accounts – it’s tied to their computer’s hardware. That being the case, when someone who has upgraded to Windows 10 for free changes either their computer’s motherboard or processor, Microsoft’s activation servers see their computer as an entirely different one, one that doesn’t have a free Windows 10 license tied to it, so when they boot their computer up, their copy of Windows shows up as an un-activated copy of the OS....

1. Using the Windows Dictation Tool Dictation was introduced in the Windows 10 operating system. It uses Speech Recognition to convert the voice to text. You can use the commands and punctuations by saying the correct command. We have also included steps for enabling and using the Speech Recognition method. Follow the below steps and check it out: However, if you want to use the old Speech Recognition method for dictation, then that will be a bit different....

If the program you need to uninstall does not show up in Control Panel » Programs and Features nor in the Settings » Apps, you might need to find a different approach to the issue. Uninstalling Cygwin Cygwin is quite a popular tool used by some more advanced users and the software was released way back in 1995. It allowed its users to run Linux and UNIX applications within a UNIX-like interface, making it easier for them to test them out on a Windows PC....

Android users are likely familiar with the plethora of font apps out there – FontFix and iFont are two such examples. The drawbacks of these apps however is their potential to brick your device – while the developers of both of those apps have made them extremely user-friendly, accidents can happen, usually due to fonts not being given the correct system-permissions after installation. What we’re going to do is change your system font through ADB, which is a bit more technically involved, but it significantly reduces risk to bricking your device....

Uptime and Installation Date on Windows Uptime There are several different ways to check the uptime of the Windows operating system. We will try to include all the methods through which you can view uptime in Windows. You can use any one of the below methods, it’s up to you. The easiest way to view the uptime is through the Task Manager. Open the Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys together....

While we were reviewing the best gaming earphones, we realised that having a buyer’s guide is only going to help you. Thankfully, you are in the right spot. As we have decided to pen down the definitive buying guide that will help you choose the best headphones for gaming and everything else. Understanding the Type of Headphones First things first, whenever you are in the market, you need to understand the type of headphones available in the market....

But despite having one of the best cameras, it is also an editing machine. Apple also offers the possibility to edit and merge two separate videos in one, not being needed to transfer the videos on your computer. If you want to combine videos the way Apple wants you to, you first need the iMovie app installed and updated on your iPhone. If you don’t want to use the built-in app on your iPhone, there’s also a 3rd party alternative that will help you produce the same results....

NTP Server NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. Network Time Protocol is the most commonly used time protocol in the whole world. An NTP server is a server that uses the Network Time Protocol. The main task of an NTP server is to send the time signal to any server that requests it. The NTP servers utilizes the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time source for its timing signals. There are many NTP servers all around the globe....