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Fix Windows Search Service Not Running

You open the Start menu or File Explorer to search for a file, and nothing happens — or you see a...

Fix 'Windows Defender Firewall Has Blocked' Error

You see a notification that Windows Defender Firewall has blocked an app or feature. This usually...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

If you're dual-booting Windows and Ubuntu, or replacing Windows...

How to Disable OneDrive Sync to Lower CPU Usage

If your computer feels sluggish and Task Manager shows OneDrive using a high percentage of CPU, t...

Fix Task Scheduler Not Running with High Performance Power Plan

You have set a task to run automatically using Task Scheduler, but it never triggers when the com...

Fix Windows Search Error 0x80070490: Version Mismatch

If you see error 0x80070490 when searching in Windows, it usually means a component version misma...