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Fix Windows Activation Error 0xc004c003 After Hardware Change

If you see error 0xc004c003 after upgrading your PC's motherboard, CPU, or other major hardware, ...

Fix Windows Update Stuck on 'Pending Install' for Hours

You click 'Check for updates,' see 'Pending install,' and it stays that way for hours. The progre...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Fix Microsoft Store Rate Limit Error After Update

After a recent Windows or Microsoft Store update, you might see a rate limit error when trying to...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80072efd: Connection Refused

When Windows Update fails with error 0x80072efd and a message that the connection was refused, it...

Configuring Windows Defender for Ubuntu Dual-Boot Systems

If you dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu, Windows Defender may flag Linux partitions, boot files, or t...