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How to Add PowerShell to System PATH Variable in Windows

If you've installed PowerShell but can't launch it from a Command Prompt or another terminal with...

How to Reinstall Windows Defender in Windows 11

If Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is missing, disabled, or not working correctly...

How to Fix PuTTY SSH Connection Refused Error

You open PuTTY, enter your server's IP and port, click Open, and get "Connection refused"...

New PC Microsoft Store Setup Checklist
When you set up a new PC, the Microsoft Store often doesn't work perfectly out of the box. This c...

Fix Windows Terminal 502 Bad Gateway on Azure Connection
You're working in Windows Terminal, and when you try to connect to an Azure resource—like a VM, w...

Fix Microsoft Store Port Error After Reinstall
If you uninstalled and reinstalled the Microsoft Store and now see a port error (e.g., 'Port alre...

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