Fix 'Windows Defender Firewall Has Blocked' Error
You see a notification that Windows Defender Firewall has blocked an app or feature. This usually...
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You open Chrome and see a red warning: "Your connection is not private" or "NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_IN...
Fixing Windows Terminal Rate Limit Errors During Setup
You're setting up Windows Terminal and get a rate limit error. This usually means too many reques...
How to Fix Chrome Authentication Failed Due to Proxy Settings
If you see 'authentication failed' in Chrome when trying to access a website, your proxy settings...
How to Change Default Profile in Windows Terminal
If you open Windows Terminal and it always starts with PowerShell when you'd rather use Command P...
Fix Microsoft Store Error by Changing DNS Settings
If the Microsoft Store won't load, shows error 0x80131500, or fails to download apps, a DNS issue...
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