You are no doubt reading this article because you are facing problems of a high disk and CPU usage by those rundll32.exe processes. If you have been using Windows for a long time, you might have noticed that there are indeed millions of .dll processes. The extension DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library. They are used to store some common application logic which is in turn accessed by various other applications....

The wsappx process runs in the background of Windows 8/10 and is responsible for the operation of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and the Windows Store. The main task of this process is to install, update, or uninstall the Windows Store’s applications. During this time, its CPU usage can shoot up, and it starts using 100% of the RAM. This obviously prevents users from using any other applications on their PC or laptop....

Getting the error message “ Your camera is reporting that it is blocked or turned off by a switch or button on your device ” usually indicates that your system cannot access the camera due to either a software-based or physical restriction. This can frequently occur due to an engaged privacy shutter, a disabled camera via a hardware switch, or specific keyboard shortcuts that toggle camera functionality. 1. Check for a Physical Camera Switch or Privacy Shutter Most laptops feature a physical switch or slider near the camera to enable or disable it....

The “camera stuck” issue in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a common glitch that makes the camera immovable, often accompanied by invisible text during dialogues or no audio. Solutions include restarting the game, adjusting settings back to user preferences (like camera speed, font size, and audio volume), and for PC users, verifying the integrity of game files through Steam. The cause of the camera stuck issue is not definitively known, but using optimization apps like NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience has been linked to triggering this bug....

Halo MCC (The Master Chief Collection) is one of the most popular first-person shooter games. The game has had its share of issues from its launch in 2014. One of the most persistent Halo MCC issues in all these years is the Contacting Server issue. The issue is mainly reported on Windows and Xbox. The problem occurs when a user tries to play a Halo MCC game but is greeted with the following:...

When you see the prompt “ Approve This iPhone from Another Device, ” it’s part of Apple’s security, needing confirmation from a trusted device linked to your iCloud. This step is important for using iCloud Keychain, which safely syncs passwords and other data across devices. Approving your iPhone ensures only verified devices can access your iCloud services. This process may involve entering a code or confirming from a Mac, iPad, or another iPhone....

How to block pop-up ads Open Microsoft Edge. Click on the more actions button (the button at the top right side of the window depicted by three horizontal dots). Click on Settings . Scroll down the list of settings and click on View advanced settings . Locate the Block pop-ups option and enable it. Once the option has been enabled, Microsoft Edge should immediately start blocking pop-up ads and you should no longer see any....

Note: This Rufus feature is unrelated to the Rufus Windows USB flashing tool, which is used for creating bootable USB drives. 1. Use Adblocker to Block Rufus Adblockers not only block ads, but they can also prevent annoying pop-ups that disrupt your browsing experience. To block these pop-ups, simply add a custom filter to your ad blocker, which will trigger as soon as the element appears in the HTML code of the webpage....

The mouse is a key peripheral that is used for input since the rise of computers. But a lot of users have been unhappy by the default mouse speed on Windows 10. Since preferences vary a lot from person to person, some users feel that their cursor is moving to fast while others feel that the default speed could be faster. Sure, some high-end external mouses have their proprietary software capable of adjusting the mouse sensitivity, but there are a few native ways that will enable you to do it from Windows 10....

All battery sources have a limited lifespan—they tend to degrade over time and must be replaced sooner or later. As phone batteries chemically age by being charged more, their maximum charge retention numbers decrease , which is what battery health indicates. It shows how much your battery has aged according to its charge cycles, where one cycle equals a full charge from 0% to 100%. Xiaomi doesn’t have a battery health indicator built into HyperOS or MIUI...

Before upgrading your machine to Windows 10, you will need to check is your brand name computer, notebook or motherboard compatible with the Windows 10 or not. You need to follow the same procedure for a new machine without operating system, and machine with the older operating system. If your machine is not compatible with Windows 10, then you will not be able to upgrade or install Windows 10. Actually, you will be able to do it, but your machine may not work properly, because of incompatibility between hardware and software....

Theming and customizing an Android device can be a disappointing experience with stock apps. Manufacturers’ theme stores often have a limited amount of available themes that change the entire system GUI, whereas you may want to only theme your notifications bar or Settings menu. Creating your own theme from scratch is a massive project that involves decompiling and editing files in the /system partition. So how can an average user completely customize their Android device as painlessly as possible?...

NoxPlayer is one of the most popular Android emulators for PC – it’s fast, stable, and developed with Android gamers in mind. Unfortunately, no emulator is flawless, and while NoxPlayer can be very stable and efficient, there are a number of things to do to make it work much better when playing your favorite Android games on PC. In this guide, we’ll be going over some common troubleshooting tips and also performance tweaks to get the most out of NoxPlayer....

Almost every person who owns and uses an Xbox has an Xbox account, and so do a number of people who play Microsoft games. Xbox accounts can be of a ton of help while using an Xbox or when playing Microsoft games on other platforms such as Windows for computers and Windows Mobile. However, if a person no longer needs an Xbox account, they are definitely going to want to delete it so that they don’t have to deal with it anymore and people don’t end up trying to reach out to them on it since they won’t be using it anymore....

Windows 10 and 11 default settings include displaying a shadow around the text of desktop icons, which can make the text less legible for some users. These drop shadows can also negatively affect system performance, particularly on computers with low-end or integrated GPUs, due to the extra rendering needed. While these shadows are part of the various visual effects in Windows, removing them can be challenging; despite adjusting settings, the shadows often persist....

The PATH environment variable specifies a set of directories where your commands go, and if you type a command with nothing else in front of it the Linux shell looks for it in one of these directories. You can always type echo $PATH at the command line to see a full list of these directories, but they’re awkwardly separated by colons like they were all attached. A few different commands can display these directories each on newlines, and you can run these either from a shell or a script....

Once you upgrade to Windows 11, you have no more than 10 days to decide whether you want to keep the new operating system or you want to revert back to Windows 10. If you are past this period, you might be wondering if there’s a way to go back to Windows 10 despite the fact that the ‘Go Back’ button is not available anymore. Going back to Windows 10...

Snapchat gives its users an option where they can share their current location on their snaps by using the location filter. Using your location this way is not the only way you can tell your friends on Snapchat where you are. Another very cool feature for Snapchat is to use the Snapchat Map. How can Snapchat Map be Used? Snap Map on the application Snapchat, allows you to share your location by enabling you location mode on your phone and enabling the map feature for Snapchat....

Application updates are always provided to help in patching security flaws and improving stability. The Windows Media Player has a feature that periodically checks for the latest updates. Even if you are not using the Windows Media Player, some components that run Windows Media Player are used by other programs on the system. However, not every user would want this feature enabled for their Windows Media Player. In this article, we will provide you with the methods that can help you in enabling or disabling the automatic updates for Windows Media Player....

WiFi channel is a medium through which our WiFi networks can send and receive data. Every network will be using one of the channels. The 2.4 GHz router will have 11 or 13 channels and each will be 20MHz wide. The 5GHz channels can range from 36 up to 165 depending on the router. However, most users are wondering about what WiFi channel is best for their network. In this article, we will teach you about how you can find the best WiFi channel for your router....