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Fix Cloudflare Origin Certificate with Let's Encrypt

If your origin server is rejecting the Cloudflare origin certificate—perhaps because of a SAN mis...

How to Fix VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes

You open VS Code, edit a file, and expect to see it in the Source Control view. But the panel sta...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 by Taking Ownership

What Causes Error 0x80070005?

This error usually means Windows Update doesn't have pe...

Fix Git Merge Conflicts When Stash Changes Are Involved

You're mid-merge, and Git tells you there's a conflict. But you also have stashed changes...

How to Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection in Windows 10

If Windows Defender real-time protection is off, your PC is more vulnerable to malware. You may s...

How to Fix Windows 11 Installation Assistant Stuck at 99%

You're running the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, it reaches 99%, and then... nothing. Th...