I should add an addendum to my previous comment: the panel icon DOES change when it is muted, however this icon is obstructed by the cursor when you click on the menu (which is exactly what I do when the sound isn't right, before comprehending why)
I should add an addendum to my previous comment: the panel icon DOES change when it is muted, however this icon is obstructed by the cursor when you click on the menu (which is exactly what I do when the sound isn't right, before comprehending why)