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Fix Missing Taskbar Icons in Windows Notification Area

You look down at the notification area (system tray) and an icon you rely on—like volume, network...

Chrome Sync Not Working with VPN: Fixes and Checks

If Chrome sync stops working after you turn on a VPN, you're not alone. The VPN can interfere...

Fix Nginx 'upstream connection refused' When Talking to PHP-FPM

You're seeing upstream connection refused in your Nginx error log, and your site...

How to Fix Windows Update Service Not Running in Windows 10

If Windows Update isn't working and you see an error like "Windows Update service is not ...

Fix npm ENOENT package.json Not Found Due to Wrong Directory

You run npm install or npm start and get an error like ENOENT: no...

Windows Security App Not Opening on Windows 10: Fixes That Work
When you click the Windows Security icon in the Start menu or taskbar and nothing happens, it’s u...


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