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Windows 11 Bluetooth Not Working? 10 Troubleshooting Steps

Bluetooth problems in Windows 11 are common. You might see the Bluetooth icon missing, devices no...

How to Fix Chrome Crash Loop on Windows and Mac

If Chrome opens for a few seconds and then crashes, or keeps restarting in a loop, you're lik...

Fix Discord Black Screen from Chrome Hardware Acceleration

Why Chrome Hardware Acceleration Causes Discord Black Screen

When Chrome uses hardware a...

Fix Windows Search Index Exclude Folder Not Working

If you've added a folder to the exclusion list in Windows Search indexing options but files f...

How to Fix Git 'index.lock' File Exists Error

When you see fatal: Unable to create 'path/.git/index.lock': File exists., G...

Fix Windows Search Indexing Error 0x80040c41

If you see error 0x80040c41 when searching in Windows, the indexing service is likely stuck due t...