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Fix 'pip install no matching distribution found' for Python 3.9

When you run pip install somepackage and get an error like ERROR: Could not fi...

Fix 'ffmpeg command not found' in PHP exec()
When you call exec('ffmpeg ...') in PHP and get ffmpeg command not found

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80073712
You see error 0x80073712 when checking for Windows updates. It usually means a system file is mis...

Fix Microsoft Teams Mic Not Working with External Microphone
You plug in an external microphone, but Microsoft Teams still won't pick up your voice. This is a...

Windows Update 502 Bad Gateway: Quick Troubleshooting Checklist
When Windows Update returns a 502 Bad Gateway error, it usually means the update...

How to Configure Windows Defender Firewall Settings for a Network
If you're having trouble with network connectivity or need to allow an app through the firewall, ...


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