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Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

If you're dual-booting Windows and Ubuntu, or replacing Windows...

How to Fix Windows Security Update Failed Error Code

You see a Windows update fail with an error code like 0x800f0922, 0x80070002, or 0x80244019. Thes...

Chrome High CPU Usage on Windows 10: Troubleshooting Guide

You open Chrome and your fan kicks into high gear. Task Manager shows Chrome using 80-100% CPU, e...

Fix 502 Bad Gateway in Windows Terminal: Firewall Steps

If you see a 502 Bad Gateway error in Windows Terminal, it usually means a network component (lik...

Fix Chrome 'Cannot Delete Downloaded File: File in Use' Error

When you try to delete a downloaded file from Chrome's download bar or the Downloads page, you mi...

Fix Windows Defender Update Error 'Permission Denied'

You see 'Permission Denied' when Windows Defender tries to update. This usually means the update ...