Checklists for software errors, setup, and tool workflows.

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 by Taking Ownership

What Causes Error 0x80070005?

This error usually means Windows Update doesn't have pe...

Fix 'Windows Cannot Access Shared Folder' After Update

After a recent Windows update, you might see the error “Windows cannot access \\computername\shar...

How to Disable Shell Extensions to Stop Explorer Restarting

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

Bluetooth Icon Missing in Windows 11: How to Restore It

You open the system tray on Windows 11 and the Bluetooth icon is gone. Even if Bluetooth is turne...

How to Recover from a Detached HEAD in Git After a Rebase

You're in the middle of a rebase, you see a message like 'detached HEAD', and you'...

Fix Chrome Access Violation Error When Opening PDFs

You click a PDF link in Chrome and instead of the document, you see an error: Access Violatio...