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Fix Windows Search Indexing Service Won't Start

You open Task Manager or Services and see that the Windows Search service is stopped. When you tr...

Fix Outlook High CPU Usage Caused by Antivirus Scanning

Symptoms and Likely Cause

You notice Outlook consuming 50% or more CPU, making your syste...

Fix VS Code Python Interpreter Not Showing or Selecting

You open the Command Palette, type Python: Select Interpreter, and nothing happens. Or t...

How to Set Up Windows Activation on Ubuntu Dual Boot

If you installed Ubuntu alongside Windows and now see an activation warning, you're not alone. Wi...

How to Fix Outlook Proxy Authentication Failed Error

You try to send or receive email in Outlook and see an error: "Proxy authentication failed"