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How to Reset Windows Security App Settings

If the Windows Security app isn't opening, showing errors, or behaving oddly, resetting its s...

How to Disable Shell Extensions to Stop Explorer Restarting

If File Explorer keeps restarting, crashing, or freezing on its own, a misbehaving shell extensio...

Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Configuration Error

You open Windows Security and see a message that real-time protection is turned off or has a conf...

Restore Windows Defender Real-Time Protection After Malware Disables It

If your Windows Defender real-time protection has been turned off and you suspect malware is the ...

Fixing Nginx Upstream Connection Refused and Permission Denied

If you see connect() failed (111: Connection refused) or connect() failed (13:...

Fix 'Git Remote Origin Already Exists' Error
When you run git remote add origin <url> and get fatal: remote origin al...


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