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Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

PowerShell Stuck Loading Profile Script: How to Fix

You open PowerShell, and it hangs indefinitely before showing the prompt. The title bar says “Loa...

How to Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Stuck

Windows Defender’s real-time protection sometimes gets stuck—either refusing to turn on after bei...

How to Fix Outlook DNS Error When Sending Email

You're composing an email in Outlook, hit Send, and get an error like "Your server does not suppo...

How to Rearm Windows Activation Grace Period

When Windows is not activated, you have a limited time (typically 30 days) before it starts showi...

Fix Windows Update Failed to Start After Reboot

You’ve just restarted your PC after installing updates, but Windows Update won’t start. The updat...