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Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 by Taking Ownership

What Causes Error 0x80070005?

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

Chrome Memory Not Decreasing After Closing Tabs – Fixes

You close a dozen tabs, but Chrome still eats 2 GB of RAM. This is normal up to a point—Chrome ca...

How to Fix Chrome Status Access Violation Error

If you see a Chrome error that says "STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION" and the tab crashes, it mea...

Fix 'pip externally managed environment' on Ubuntu 23.04

If you're on Ubuntu 23.04 (Lunar Lobster) and try to install a Python package with pip, you m...

Fix Chrome Slow and High Memory Usage

If Chrome feels sluggish and your system is running low on memory, you're not alone. Chrome i...

Chrome Sync Not Working with VPN: Fixes and Checks

If Chrome sync stops working after you turn on a VPN, you're not alone. The VPN can interfere...