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7 Fixes When Your Windows Laptop Won’t Charge Through USB-C

Pinpoint the hardware or software issues behind a Windows laptop not charging through the USB-C port.

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How to Fix a Recycle Bin Corrupted Error on Windows 10 & 11

A corrupted Recycle Bin means you can't recover or delete files permanently.

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How to Disable and Restrict Xbox Game Bar Background Activity in Windows 10 and 11

If you find that Xbox Game Bar is causing issues with your gaming experience, we've got a few methods that could help.

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How to Use DISM Commands to Repair Windows 11 System Images

The DISM tool is an excellent way to fix computer problems, but it can be a little tricky to use. Here's how to use it.

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Is Your Virtual Memory Too Low? Here's How to Fix It!

Computer memory issues can slow down your computer over time. Here's how to set the virtual memory size and boost performance.

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Oops! 10 Keyboard Shortcuts Users Keep Hitting by Mistake

Accidentally pressed something on your keyboard and now you can't type properly? Here are fixes for common keyboard shortcut issues.

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Audio Not Working in Windows 10? 9 Ways to Fix Sound Problems

Is your audio not working in Windows 10 (or Windows 11)? Here's what to do when you have no sound on your computer.

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How to Fix Steam’s “Steam Friends Network Unreachable” Error in Windows 11

Steam is a fantastic platform but it has its share of problems. One of which is the common "Steam Friends Network Unreachable" error.

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Unable to Install Apps or Software on Windows? Here's What to Do

Can't install software on Windows 10 or Windows 11? Here's how to fix common app installation problems.

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How to Fix a Mouse That Double-Clicks on a Single Click in Windows

Is a single click acting as a double-click on your mouse in Windows? Here are software and hardware fixes for this annoying problem.

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What Is BlueScreenView and How Do You Use It?

This handy Windows tool can help you get to the bottom of what's crashing your computer.

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What Are Windows BSoD Memory Dumps, and How Can They Help You?

Want to find the culprit behind a Bluescreen of Death? Then you need to start using memory dumps on Windows.

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How to Fix the Epic Games Library When It Doesn’t Show Your Games

Is the Epic Games library not showing your games? Try these quick and simple fixes.

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How to Fix Steam's "Files Failed to Validate and Will Be Reacquired" Error

Is Steam not verifying your files properly on your Windows PC? Here are some workarounds for this error.

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How to Fix the Pending Purchase Issue on Steam

Are your Steam purchases stuck in limbo? Let's explore why this error might occur and how to fix it.

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8 Easy Ways to Fix Steam When It Won't Open

Steam refusing to open? Desperate to play games? Here's how you fix it.

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8 Ways to Fix Big Picture Mode Not Working or Crashing in Steam for Windows

Big Picture mode on Steam is easy and intuitive to use, but sometimes it can not work properly. Here's how to fix it.

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How to Use Windows 10's Recovery Environment for File and System Repair

Got a PC problem? Get it fixed again with the Windows 10 Recovery Environment.

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How to Fix the "HP Software Framework Is Not Installed" Error in Windows

Seeing the HP Software Framework error? You need to grab some HP software or drivers. Here's how you fix it in a flash.

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How to Solve the "RPC Server is Unavailable" Error in Windows 10

The RPC Server is Unavailable error can restrict access to certain files, but it is easy to resolve.

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