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Questions about Windows, macOS, Linux setup and troubleshooting.

OSFix TortoiseGit 2.18.0 Install on Windows 11 25H2: Explorer Crash Solution

TortoiseGit 2.18.0 fails on Windows 11 25H2? Explorer crashes during install. Fix with VC++ redist & 2.18.0.1. Step-by-step guide for Windows Home 25H2.

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OSUnknown Window on Startup: Causes and How to Fix It

An unknown window may flash at startup even with Windows Defender off and no updates. Use Task Manager or Process Monitor to find process; scan in Safe Mode.

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OSFind Files Containing Text on Linux with grep & find

Efficiently find files containing specific text on Linux with grep, find, and xargs. Tips for system-wide searches, handling binaries and filenames with spaces.

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OSInstall Gosplugin on Debian 12 Yandex Browser Guide

Step-by-step guide to install and configure Gosplugin on Debian 12 with Yandex Browser for Gosuslugi access using electronic signatures. Fix infinite download loops, native messaging, and CryptoPro integration.

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OSmkdir -p: Create Directory & Parent Directories

Learn mkdir -p equivalents to create a directory and missing parent directories in Linux/macOS, Python (os.makedirs), PowerShell (New-Item), Node.js, Java. Avoid race conditions with exist_ok=True.

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OSWindows 11 Sleep Missing After Motherboard: Fix Guide

Restore missing Sleep option in Windows 11 power menu after motherboard replacement. Install chipset drivers for Intel ME, enable S3 in BIOS, check external HDD USB settings, and use powercfg commands for quick troubleshooting.

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OSComplete Dr.Web Uninstall Guide: Remove Scanning Engine Process from Task Manager

Step-by-step guide to completely uninstall Dr.Web antivirus when scanning engine process remains in Task Manager after standard removal.

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OSDisable Windows Network Discovery C:\Users Sharing

Learn why enabling network discovery exposes C:\Users via administrative shares and how to permanently disable this behavior using registry fixes, even after Windows reinstall. Secure your network with step-by-step methods and best practices.

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OSFix PyCUDA cuInit Failed Error on Ubuntu CUDA GPUs

Resolve 'pycuda._driver.Error: cuInit failed: unknown error' on Ubuntu with NVIDIA P102-100 GPUs. Reload nvidia-uvm modules, verify drivers, reinstall CUDA toolkit. Step-by-step fix for ubuntu cuda setups where nvidia-smi works but PyCUDA fails.

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OSInstall QuickLook Plugin in Install4j macOS App Bundle

Step-by-step guide to bundle signed and notarized QuickLook plugin into Install4j macOS app. Use Copy Files action, code signing, notarization, and qlmanage for testing in JavaScript apps.

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OSUnderstanding Unix Man Page Numbers in Parentheses

Learn what the numbers in parentheses after Unix command names in man pages represent. Discover the significance of man page sections and how to use them effectively.

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OSNSEvent Global Monitor in Sandboxed macOS Apps

Does NSEvent.addGlobalMonitorForEvents work in app sandbox macOS apps with accessibility permission? Explore development quirks, App Store risks, and CGEventTap alternative for reliable global keyboard monitoring in SwiftUI utilities.

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OSFix WD SN5000S Not Detected: Win11 on ROG Zephyrus GU605CW

WD PC SN5000S SSD not detected during Windows 11 install on Asus ROG Zephyrus GU605CW? Disable Intel VMD in BIOS or load RST drivers. Step-by-step fix for NVMe detection issue on Core Ultra laptops.

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OSRun Cron Jobs After Sleep: Systemd Timers & Linux Backup

Ensure cron jobs run if PC sleeps using systemd timers with Persistent=true or anacron. Set up Time Machine-style versioned backups on Linux with Timeshift, rsync snapshots for incremental file versioning after wake-up.

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OSFix LibreCAD Tamil Font Junk Characters on Windows 11

Step-by-step guide to fix junk characters when typing Tamil fonts in LibreCAD 2.2.1.2 on Windows 11. Install Unicode fonts, convert TTF to LFF with ttf2lff, and set up Tamil input for clean display.

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OSEnable NTLM Login Prompt in Yandex Browser on macOS

Fix 'Unauthorized' error in Yandex Browser on macOS by enabling NTLM authentication prompt for domain auth, like Windows. Use defaults write commands, whitelists, and flags for seamless credential dialog.

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OSFix Alt Linux 11 WiFi Not Detected After Install

Resolve Alt Linux Server 11 GNOME WiFi adapter not found issue. Change NM_CONTROLLED=yes in /etc/net/ifaces, diagnose with lspci, dmesg, nmcli. Safe fix for NetworkManager unmanaged interfaces.

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OSDiagnose Visual Artifacts When Scrolling or Opening Windows

Diagnose visual artifacts when scrolling or opening app windows. Quick tests for GPU drivers, compositor, ANGLE/OpenGL, hardware acceleration, and MPO fixes.

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OSProtect Photos & Videos from Face Recognition (Fawkes)

Anonymize faces and prevent face recognition on photos and videos with Fawkes and PhotoGuard. Includes installation, batch/video tips, and safety against abuse.

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OSDebian 12 WiFi Idle Drops: Fix SSH & Apache Issues

Troubleshoot and fix Debian 12 WiFi dropping idle connections causing SSH disconnects and Apache unreachability. Disable wifi power save, configure NetworkManager, add SSH keepalives for reliable home server on WiFi.

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