About Shan Abdul
Shan Abdul is a Senior Writer at MUO. 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 three years, incorporating his expertise to teach readers how to get the most out of their Windows devices and resolve issues with the operating system.
Why Are You Seeing Karativa Pop-Up Ads? How to Remove Them on Windows
Karativa pop-ups on Windows can be annoying, but stopping them is easy enough.
5 Things to Do After Removing a Virus From Your Windows Device
The virus may be gone, but it may have left destruction in its wake... or even some nasty surprises.
Is the Altruistics Trojan a Serious Threat? How to Remove It From Windows
If the Altruistics virus has gotten onto your PC, here's how it got there, how to get rid of it, and how to avoid Trojan attacks in the future
How to Instantly Save Print Screen Screenshots as an Image on Windows
Skip the clipboard and get your images the moment you press the PrtSc key with these tips for Windows.
How to Fix the "Image Decode Failed" Error When Installing Extensions on Chrome for Windows
Chrome is great with extensions, but sometimes it has issues installing them on Windows.
Has Microsoft Defender Antivirus Found a Threat? How to Remove It
Got an alert from Microsoft Defender? Don't panic; here's how to handle the situation.
How to Block a Website With a Password on Windows
Here's how to lock a website behind a password on Windows to help protect the ones you love.
How Much Power Does My Windows PC Use? Here's How to Find Out
Powerful processors and GPUs usually have a clear-cut price tag, but the amount of money it takes to run them is a little trickier to calculate.
Is the Delivery on Hold Text From USPS With Tracking ID “us9514961195221” a Scam?
Yes. Yes it is. Here's how tricksters are trying to snatch your information and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.
How to Fix Laptop Lag or Slowdown When Charging It on Windows
Charging your laptop's battery is meant to help keep it going at its best, but sometimes a Windows system will lag while you charge.
How to Fix the Camera Zoomed-In Problem on WhatsApp
Is WhatsApp suddenly zooming in on your main and selfie cameras? Here's how to fix it so you can get the perfect angle again.
How to Reduce Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry Process' High CPU Usage
If Microsoft's Compatibility Telemetry is absorbing your CPU, here's how to fix it.
How to Stop YouTube From Translating Video Titles
If you've ever found YouTube unwantedly translating video titles into your native language, here are a few ways to stop this from happening.
Is the Google Critical Security Alert Email a Scam?
Google sends alerts to accounts that may be compromised. Scammers send out similar ones hoping to get their hands on data. Here's how to stay safe.
The 4 Best Timer Apps for Windows
Losing track of time? Let these Window timer apps keep you on track and focused.
What Is the Discord Name and Shame Scam? How to Avoid It
Received a message from a friend on Discord telling you they've blocked you because of dubious accusations against you? It's probably a scam...
Is the Task Host Window Preventing Windows From Shutting Down? Here's How to Fix It
Windows will sometimes hit a snag when shutting down, and the Task Host is a major culprit. Here's how to stop it from interrupting your shutdown.
What Is the BHL Parcel Shipping Scam? How to Avoid It
Received an email from BHL? No, it's not a division of DHL. It's a scam. Here's what you need to know.
What Is the Dipladoks.org Redirect Malware? How to Remove It on Windows
If Dipladoks.org keeps popping up in Windows, here's how to fix it.
What Is the Vmmem Process in Windows Task Manager? Here's How to Fix Its High Resource Consumption
Is Vmmem devouring your hardware on Windows? Here's how to bring it under control.