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Fix Windows Defender on Mac Not Scanning Files

If you run Windows Defender on a Mac (via a virtual machine or Boot Camp) and notice it stops sca...

How to Set Up a New Chrome Profile After a Crash

If Chrome crashes and won't open your usual profile, creating a new profile can get you back onli...

How to Unlock APT in Ubuntu: Fix Locked Package Manager

If you see an error like 'Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock' or 'Unable to acquire the dpkg f...

Fix Windows Update Token Expired by Resetting SoftwareDistribution Folder

If you see a Windows Update error mentioning an expired token, the update components may have sta...

BitLocker Error 0x80310024: Causes and Fixes

You try to enable BitLocker or change its settings and get error 0x80310024. The message often sa...

Fix Chrome ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED When Using VPN