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MongoDB Compass: Authentication Failed vs Connection Refused

When using MongoDB Compass, you might see either "authentication failed" or "connection refused."...

Fix Windows Defender Version Mismatch Sync Errors

You see a message that Windows Defender definitions are out of sync, or that the client and serve...

Fix Windows Search Service Not Working After Update

After a Windows update, the search bar may stop returning results or fail to open. This usually h...

Fix Windows Update High CPU Usage with These Tools

If your computer slows down and the CPU usage spikes after starting Windows Update, you're not al...

Fix Windows Security Version Mismatch on Windows 10

If you see a "version mismatch" error when opening Windows Security on Windows 10, it usually mea...

How to Fix PuTTY SSH Connection Refused Error

You open PuTTY, enter your server's IP and port, click Open, and get "Connection refused"...

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