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Shan Abdul-Senior Writer for Windows, and Security

Shan Abdul

Senior Writer for Windows, and Security

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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.

Latest Articles

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How to Fix the "Stalled" Status on qBittorrent for Windows

Get the qBittorrent downloads moving again with these tips for Windows

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How to Disable the Touchscreen on a Chromebook

If you only use your Chromebook's touchscreen occasionally and want to turn it off, here's how to do it.

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Unable to Join a LAN World in Minecraft for Windows? Here Are 7 Ways to Fix It

LAN games are meant to be more stable than over the internet, but sometimes LAN Minecraft needs a little more work to get going on Windows.

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How to Fix “The Set of Folders Cannot Be Opened” Error in Outlook on Windows

Get this odd Outlook error fixed on Windows with our guide.

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4 Apps to Increase the Volume Beyond 100 Percent in Windows

Play it loud with these volume boosters on Windows.

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How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10 & 11

Mouse acceleration is meant to help your aim in gaming, but sometimes it does more harm than good.

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How to Fix a Mouse Scroll Wheel Jumping Up and Down

Mouse scroll wheel jumping up and down and making control difficult? Here's how to fix it.

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How to Transfer Your Crypto From Binance to Bybit

It's easy to transfer your funds from Binance to any other platform.

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Why Is My Ping So High? How to Get the Best Ping Rate

Ping issues are common, especially when you don't have a stable internet connection. Here are some things you can do to get the lowest ping possible.

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How to Change Your Password on a Chromebook

Your Chromebook's password is the same as your Google account's password. Here's how you can change it on a Chromebook.

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11 Ways to Fix Audio Crackling on Windows 10

There are lots of potential causes for crackling audio on Windows 10, so here are all the methods you can try to narrow down the cause.

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What Is the Geek Squad Email Scam? How to Avoid It

Have you received an email from Geek Squad confirming a transaction that you haven't placed? This might be a scam. Here's what to do.

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How to Fix League of Legends Not Opening or Stuck on the Loading Screen on Windows

If League of Legends' issues are keeping you from the Rift, here are some tips to fix them on Windows.

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How to Fix Your Ethernet Speed Capped at 100Mbps on Windows

If you're paying for a high-speed connection but you can't break 100Mbps, here's how to fix it on Windows.

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How to Fix a Surface Laptop or Tablet That Doesn’t Turn On

Get your Surface device back to normal with these top tips.

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What Is the McAfee Virus Pop-Up Scam? How to Get Rid of It

Have you seen a pop-up informing you that your McAfee subscription has expired? It might be a fake. Here's what you need to know.

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11 Ways to Fix Cloudflare’s Error 1020: Access Denied

This puzzling error can lock you out of certain websites, so what can you do to avoid it?

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Why Does Discord Show the “Unable to Accept Invite” Error When Joining a Server?

Here's all you need to know about the "unable to accept invite" error on Discord and how to fix it.

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Is the "Facebook Protect" Email From "Security@facebookmail.com" Legitimate?

Have you received an email saying you need to use advanced security via Facebook Protect? You might think it's a scam. Here's how to tell.

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How to Stop Chrome From Launching the Profile Selection Screen

Have to face Chrome's profile selection screen every time you start the browser? While useful, it can be really annoying. Here's how to stop it.

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