Checked it out first, can't even see those apps there. I also tried setting integrated videocard as default - it didn't help.

Four exact default Windows applications: Store, Phone Companion, Mail and Groove Music.

I have switchable integrated Intel HD video/Nvidia GeForce 840M. Recently I noticed that my Nvidia GPU is used even without any apps started. It turned that it is used by Windows apps like Phone...

All you can buy for this price are only USB-stick PC's or something like that. Consider getting a Android TVBox - it is great too. This or that may fit you as well. Or save some cash and buy a Steam...

Try to ping 8.8.8.8 - it is default Google DNS. Also, try going to random site using it's IP adress (you can find it in ping output). If it works, it means you have DNS problem. Also, try telnet any...

All okay here, have you tried ping command yet?

On the right panel in the Network and Sharing Center, you will see a "Change adapter settings" link. Screenshot of that window would be really helpful.

You have 3 network connection, they can affect each other if are not configured right. Try disabling all except Realtek adapter (just simple rightclick on connection and click on "Disable").

Can you post a picture with yours network adapters?

Have you any virtualization programs installed? (VirtualBox or any other emulator)

Confirmed - problem shows up after installing a cumulative updates. Thanks Microsoft.

I checked it up, nothing up to Cortana or OneDrive either. But now I am suspecting updates: it looks like it is kinda connected. I will check it and post asap.

Any more suggestions?

If icons disappear, you might have to clear your icon cache. Try this.

Check your time and date settings.

Yep, it is all set up.

Well, my taskbar is not on autohide, and yes, I am signed into Microsoft account.

There is hardly hardware problem - I have pretty the same specs and it works fine for me, but to be 100% - sure, check your RAM with memtest+86. Also, to exclude internal videocard issues, try to...

I had recently encountered a strange problem: time by time I am getting logged off from OneDrive and Cortana. I just turn on my PC and a OneDrive greeting window appears, welcoming me to log in and...