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One of the most intelligent things Microsoft has done with Windows 10 is to separate Cortana from Search. Cortana is now exclusively a language assistant. This was bound to happen because not everyone uses Cortana, and it also opened the way for other assistants like Alexa to board Windows 10. In version 1903, Windows introduced voice activation under Privacy. We will take a look at this feature and see how to troubleshoot voice activation.

To use voice activation under Windows 10

Open Start and enter Voice activation. Click on the voice activation privacy settings listed in the result. In the settings, you can specify that applications can use the microphone, i.e. listen in the background and select the application that has access to it. read more

Microsoft Sticky Notes has evolved from its humble origins as a Windows Vista gadget to a complete and complete application. That’s right: you can really become an intensive user of Sticky Notes. Available free with the latest version of Windows 10, it allows you to easily write tasks, reminders, contact information and other important information. One of the best features of version 2.1 is its integration with Cortana. You can now enter a date or time, and Cortana will automatically create a reminder for you. If your notes contain a street address, you can click on them to see the exact location on the maps. All web addresses entered in a sticky are automatically converted to hyperlinks. read more

This problem often occurs in Internet Explorer when users try to run different scripts on websites or when they use ActiveX commands. Some users also reported that after installing various add-ons and extensions in Internet Explorer that do not work either, they began to notice the error.

The problem is not well documented by Microsoft, but many other users reported that they had seen the problem and were able to solve it manually. They shared their methods and we decided to bring them together in this article. Carefully follow the instructions to solve the problem! read more

Microsoft has released a major update this week for the Your Phone Companion for Android application, which offers the ability to synchronize mobile data. You no longer need to be connected to Wi-Fi to synchronize your photos, messages and notifications with your smartphone’s Windows 10 application.

The feature is now available with version 3.8.4 of the Your Phone Companion application. To start, you must go to the “Synchronize via mobile data” section in the application settings. Enable this function and your phone will be synchronized with your phone on your PC without being connected to Wi-Fi. read more

Windows Updates is an integral part of the Windows 10 operating system, which is connected to the Microsoft Store mechanism. This Microsoft Store supports the UWP platform, which provides users with modern applications for Windows 10 devices. However, some users have encountered error code 0x80d06802 when downloading updates using the Windows Update mechanism.

There have been problems installing some updates, but we will try again later. If you are constantly watching this and want to browse the web or contact technical support for more information, it can help you: Error 0x80d06802. read more

The Media Feature Pack is the main package that installs Windows Media Player and other related files required by the related software products. As an important DLL file in the package, mfplat.dll is required by many streaming services and games. If this file is lost, you may receive one of the following error messages:

• mfplat.dll missing
• The application could not be launched because mfplat.dll was not found.
• The program cannot be started because the mfplat.dll file is missing on your computer.

In some cases, especially for those using Windows N, not all multimedia functions are pre-installed with the main Windows package.

The main reason why you may encounter the DLL missing error is that your computer uses Windows N. This version of the operating system does not include a Microsoft Media Future Pack by default. This will inform users of missing Mfplat.dll files and prevent them from using certain applications. read more

By default, changing the desktop background or wallpaper is easy under Windows 10. You can simply right-click on any image file and click Set as desktop background to set it as desktop background. You can also navigate to Settings > Customization > Background to select an image for the desktop background.

If you cannot change the Windows desktop background or set a new image as the desktop background, you can easily activate the desktop background by making the appropriate changes to the group policy or registry. read more

I don’t know why someone would want to turn off a laptop’s speaker, but I have received many requests on how to turn off laptop speakers.

Turning off your laptop’s speakers is easy. You do not need to rip off the laptop to turn off the speakers. Windows 10 offers many ways to turn off the speaker.

Below are the three ways to turn the speaker on or off on a laptop running Windows 10.

If you are using Microsoft Windows 10, you can disable the PC’s internal speaker or speaker by following the steps below. read more

While many people resist and want Microsoft not to slowly bury the trusted control panel, the Settings application has become an important feature of Windows 10. It’s the launch pad to control your system – from adding devices to controlling users and game functions. When the settings stop working, Windows becomes quite dysfunctional.

So, if your Settings application simply stops or does not open, there are a number of patches that should make it work again.

To correct the settings The application does not work under Windows 10 read more

Spotify is a music streaming platform that offers more than 30 million songs. You can use this platform on your computer, mobile phone, tablet and more. Whether you’re working or relaxing, there’s music for every moment thanks to the easy-to-use application. Sometimes, however, when users try to log in to their Spotify account, they receive the error message: “A firewall can block Spotify” and cannot log in to their account. This error is also called ‘error code’: 17′. read more