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Windows Security Not Scanning for Viruses: How to Fix

If Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is not scanning for viruses, you may see an error...

Windows Defender Exclusions for Gaming Performance

If your games stutter, take long to load, or feel sluggish, Windows Defender might be scanning ga...

Windows Security Backup Sync Not Working? Fixes to Try

If your Windows Security backup isn't syncing, you might see a message like "Backup sync pending"...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Chrome Extension Blocked by Administrator: How to Fix

You see the message "This extension is blocked by your administrator" in Chrome, and you can't en...

Windows Terminal Command Line Arguments Not Working: Fixes

You've set up Windows Terminal with custom command line arguments, but they're not being applied....