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While it’s true that Macs come with loads of great software that can help you get most things done out of the box, it won’t be long before you need to add your own favourite programs to the Dock at ...

Hamza is a certified Technical Support Engineer. The error “The installer has encountered an unexpected error 2503” usually indicates a problem within the system ...

Here are the three easiest ways to fix Java’s “not recognized as an internal or external command” error: Install or reinstall Java and the JDK on your computer Add Java’s bin directory to the computer ...

New warning for Windows users. Update: Republished on April 17 with Microsoft’s confirmation that ineligible PCs are mistakenly upgrading to Windows 11 and news that it’s not only Windows 10 that will ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Windows users often encounter high CPU usage due to some background processes, which can cause the system to slow down or become unresponsive. One such process responsible for this is the Windows ...

Good news! You no longer need to spend hundreds of dollars just to set up a virtual PC, whether it’s to try Linux or test other Windows versions. VMware Workstation ...

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn a USB drive into a macOS Sequoia USB installer. Having a USB installer is useful for performing upgrades to Sequoia across multiple Macs, among other use ...

Kudos to user LALicata on TidBITS Talk for sharing a macOS update solution that isn’t widely available on the Internet. Attempting to update an M2 16-inch MacBook Pro from macOS 13.6 Ventura to any ...

Microsoft keeps adding more and more stuff to Windows and it often seems to get in the way more than it helps. A "clean" installation of Windows, at this point, forces you to sign up for a Microsoft ...

Start with a brief introduction that explains what the AHCI Port0 Device Error is and why it's significant. Your opening paragraph already sets the stage well, but ...