About Shan Abdul
Shan Abdul is a Senior Writer at MUO and HTG. 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 five years, incorporating his expertise to teach readers how to get the most out of their Windows devices and resolve issues with the operating system.
He has been writing professionally since 2016. He joined MUO in 2021, and his work has been viewed over 20 million times since then. Outside of writing, he spends his time exploring the cryptocurrency market and gaining insights into general trading.
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