Ever noticed an unfamiliar icon on the taskbar—or a familiar one that suddenly looks different? Each icon—and its variation—has a specific meaning, and knowing them helps you quickly spot issues. Here ...

The small symbols that light up in the Windows taskbar are not just decoration, they are often the only warning that your camera, microphone, or other sensitive features are active. If you suddenly ...

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The primary function of the taskbar is to allow you to access commonly used icons quickly. One of the most clicked icons is the Network icon. Without this icon being on your taskbar, you’d have to go ...