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Chrome File Locked by Extension: Fixes and Checks

If you see a message like "File locked by extension" in Chrome, it usually means an extension has...

How to Fix Microsoft Store Update Error 0x80073cf0

You're trying to update an app in the Microsoft Store and get error 0x80073cf0. This usually happ...

Fix CMD Service Unavailable Without Admin Rights

If you see 'service unavailable' when running commands in Command Prompt, and you don't have admi...

Fix OneDrive Sync Pending Error 0x8007016a

You see "Sync pending" for files in OneDrive, and the error code 0x8007016a appears in the sync l...

How to Configure KMS Activation for Windows 10

When you need to activate multiple Windows 10 machines in a corporate environment, KMS (Key Manag...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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