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GitLab Runner Not Picking Up Jobs: Common Fixes

You've set up a GitLab Runner, but jobs sit in the queue with no signs of being picked up. This g...

Fix Edge Profile Sync Paused on Windows 10

If you see "Sync is paused" in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, your bookmarks, passwords, and setti...

Fix VSCode Extension Host Terminated Error Code 0

What does this error mean?

When you see 'Extension host terminated unexpectedly with erro...

Fix Windows Defender Port Already Allocated in Windows 11

You start a program that needs a specific network port, but Windows 11 tells you the port is alre...

Fix Windows Defender Not Working After Update

After a Windows update, you might find that Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is di...

How to Interpret Windows Security Log Event ID 4672

If you check your Windows Security log and see Event ID 4672 repeatedly, you are not alone. This ...