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Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Fix Windows Terminal Port Already Allocated: Check Running Processes

When you see "port already allocated" in Windows Terminal, it usually means another program is us...

Fix BitLocker Auto Unlock Not Working After Update

After a Windows update, you might find that BitLocker auto unlock stops working on your external ...

Fix PowerShell Invoke-WebRequest 404 Not Found Errors

When you run Invoke-WebRequest in PowerShell and get a 404 Not Found error, it usual...

Fix Windows Defender on Mac Not Scanning Files

If you run Windows Defender on a Mac (via a virtual machine or Boot Camp) and notice it stops sca...

Fix Chrome Extension Permission Denied Error

You try to install or run a Chrome extension, and you get a 'permission denied' error. This usual...