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Shan Abdul-Senior Writer for Windows, and Security

Shan Abdul

Senior Writer for Windows, and Security

About Shan Abdul

Shan Abdul is a Senior Writer at MUO. Having used Windows for over a decade, he's accumulated plenty of experience with the OS. He's been writing on a variety of Windows topics for over three years, incorporating his expertise to teach readers how to get the most out of their Windows devices and resolve issues with the operating system.

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How to Fix Chrome Opening New Tabs by Itself on Windows

Whether Chrome opens a new tab on a mouse click, or it opens them at seemingly random moments, here's how to fix it on Windows.

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How to Create a Google Account Without a Phone Number

Want to avoid handing Google your phone number? Here's how you can still create a Google account without passing over your digits.

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How to Check if Your Storage Disk Is HDD or SSD on Windows

Don't crack open your device just yet! Here's how to check whether it's running an HDD or SSD on Windows.

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How to Fix the “This Non-Genuine Adobe App Will Be Disabled Soon” Pop-Up on Windows

If you've bought an official Adobe license but the app thinks you haven't, here's how to fix it.

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How to Check If Someone Blocked You on Instagram: 7 Methods

Getting blocked on Instagram can hurt, especially if it was done by someone you know well. Here's how to check if they have.

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9 Reasons Why You Can't Tag Someone on Instagram (And Their Fixes)

Are you having trouble tagging an account in a post on Instagram? Here are the potential reasons and how to fix these issues.

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What Is “Suggested for You” Content on Facebook, and Why Can’t You Disable It?

Facebook's suggested content may not always be relevant to you because of how it works. So, here's what you can do about it.

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Fake Game Ads: Everything You Need to Know

While they might not immediately seem like scams, misleading gameplay advertisements can be a waste of your time and investment.

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How to Enable Full-Screen Mode in Chrome on Windows and macOS

Bookmarks, search bar, and tabs getting in the way? Chrome comes with a full-screen mode that hides all the clutter. Here's how to enable it.

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How to Fix the "Steam Auth Timeout" Error in Rust on Windows

Get back into Rust with these Windows-based fixes for the "Steam Auth Timeout" error.

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How Much Power Does My Windows PC Use? Here's How to Find Out

Powerful processors and GPUs usually have a clear-cut price tag, but the amount of money it takes to run them is a little trickier to calculate.

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How to Check the Stability of Your Internet Connection on Windows

How stable is your internet? If you feel something's not working right, here's how to confirm it on a Windows PC.

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ESPN App Not Working? A Troubleshooting Guide to Fix It

Is the ESPN app not working correctly? Here are 11 ways to fix it.

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How to Fix the “Local Security Authority Protection Is Off” Security Warning on Windows

Get this worrisome error fixed on Windows with our guide.

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How to Merge Adjacent and Non-Adjacent Partitions in Windows

Manage your partitions better with this Windows guide.

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Is the Delivery on Hold Text From USPS With Tracking ID “us9514961195221” a Scam?

Yes. Yes, it is. Here's how tricksters are trying to snatch your information and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.

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How to Fix No Internet Access on an Ethernet Connection on Windows

Ethernet connections are meant to be more stable, but even they need some aid in connecting to the internet.

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How to Add or Remove Your Microsoft or Local Account on Windows 11

Tweak who can log into your Windows 11 PC by adjusting their user accounts.

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How to Fix High CPU Usage From "Vanguard User-Mode Service" on Windows

Control Vanguard's service CPU usage with these Windows tips.

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How to Fix the “The Application Encountered an Unrecoverable Error" in Roblox on Windows

Get back into Roblox with these fixes for the unrecoverable error message.

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