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Using Ubuntu Package Manager Alternatives on Microsoft Store

If you're trying to run Linux commands on Windows, the Microsoft Store offers several Ubuntu pack...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Fix Command Prompt Offline Installer Not Working on Windows 7

You try to install something using the Command Prompt in offline mode on Windows 7, but nothing h...

Jupyter Notebook Token Not Working After Update: Fixes

After updating Jupyter Notebook or JupyterLab, you may find that the token-based authentication n...

Fix 'Service Unavailable' for PowerShell on Windows 10

You open PowerShell on Windows 10 and see an error like "Service Unavailable" or "PowerShell is n...

Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073cf0: App Won't Start

When you try to open the Microsoft Store and see error code 0x80073cf0, the app either fails to s...