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rundll32.exe Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file

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In this post, I describe how to fix the error: C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. Cause This error can occur on Windows Server 2019 when you press Desktop icon settings within Themes and related settings whilst logged in as the built-in Administrator account on a domain controller. The error occurs because of User Account Control (UAC) for the built-in Administrator account. Resolution To resolve the issue, enable the following policy: User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account This is located in Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options Then restart the server. Desktop icon settings should now open as expected: Alternative Workaround An alternative way to open Desktop icon settings is to open a run prompt (Windows key + R) then type: desk.cpl ,5 Video YouTube link:  rundll32.exe Wi...

Add YouTube featured playlist link below video and above title

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In this post, I describe how to add a YouTube featured playlist link below a video, above the title. Clicking this link takes you to the playlist so you can easily watch other videos in that playlist. Resolution 1. The first step I took was to add the video to a playlist in my channel. 2. Next, I made that YouTube playlist into a series playlist . The playlist link above the video title then started appearing for some of the videos in that playlist.  The series playlist also appears as a Featured playlist in the video description: But, unfortunately, this didn't apply to the latest videos in the playlist. Adding hashtags to the video title, playlist title or video description didn't seem to make any difference. I also did the same for another video in another playlist and the link hasn't appeared yet. So, it seems it may be something YouTube automatically does if a video is in a series playlist. If you have more information, please do comment below!

Make a YouTube playlist into a series playlist

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In this post, I describe how to make a YouTube playlist into a series playlist. This is required if you want add a YouTube playlist link below a video and above the title . Resolution 1. Login to YouTube Studio then select Playlists on the left. 2. Hover your playlist to reveal the pencil (edit) icon 3. Press the button with 3 vertical dots on the left 4. Press Playlist Settings (be careful not to press  Delete playlist  as there is no delete confirmation dialog so the playlist immediately deletes and I couldn't find a way to restore it!) 4. Slide the  Set as official series for this playlist  slider to the righ 5. Press Done You can find out more about Series playlists directly from Google here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6084043?hl=en

The client and server cannot communicate, because they do not possess a common algorithm

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In this post, I describe how to fix the error: "A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the login process. (provider: SSL Provider, error: 0 - The client and server cannot communicate, because they do not possess a common algorithm.) (.Net SqlClient Data Provider) Error Number: -2146893007" Cause This error can occur when TLS 1.0 is disabled (perhaps for security compliance purposes) and you try to connect to a version of SQL server that has not been updated to support later versions of the protocol e.g. TLS 1.1 or TLS 1.2. It can occur on SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2014. This error occurs when TLS 1.0 is disabled on the computer connecting to the SQL server.  If TLS 1.0 is disabled on the SQL Server, after a delay, a different error can occur: "The system cannot find the file specified" Resolution Ensure the SQL server is updated to support a common algorithm that is enabled i.e. TLS 1.2.  You can check w...

Cheap thing to buy on Amazon for free delivery over £20

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I wanted to buy something on Amazon but it was just under the free delivery threshold of £20.  I wanted to find a cheap item to add to the order so it qualified for free delivery. I ended up going for toothpaste which was only 80p and it's something I will end up using eventually anyway! I hope this helps you if you need to find a cheap thing on Amazon to add to your order to get free delivery!