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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. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The 4 Best Timer Apps for Windows

Losing track of time? Let these Window timer apps keep you on track and focused.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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