Jack Slater
435 articles published since October 26, 2015
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About Jack Slater
Jack has been a freelance tech journalist for more than a decade. He has covered Windows Vista, 7, 10, and 11 topics within a multitude of guides for MakeUseOf and numerous other websites.
How to Fix the Windows Backup 0x8078012D Error
Backups are a good way to fix errors, but sometimes Windows Backup itself will throw a 0x8078012D error. Here's how to fix it.
How to Add a Disk Clean-Up Option to the Local Disk Context Menu in Windows 11
Giving your disk a frequent scrub is a good way to get rid of junk files, but Windows 11 doesn't have a right-click option for it. Why not add one?
How to Select All the Files in a Folder in Windows 11's File Explorer
Need to move or delete a lot of files in one go? Stop moving them one by one and use these tips to select every file in a folder in Windows 11.
How to Create Photo Collages in Windows 11
Make a photo collage quickly and easily with these Windows 11 tools.
How to Fix the Microsoft Store Error 0x80131505 in Windows 10 & 11
Is the Microsoft Store error 0x80131505 getting you down? Get it fixed with these handy tips for Windows 10 and 11.
How to Add Search Tags to Files in Windows 11
Want to find something in a hurry? Tag it with a search tag in Windows 11 and make life easier for yourself in the future.
How to Enable Reader Mode in Google Chrome and Firefox
Chrome and Firefox both come with a reader mode to help declutter pages. Here's how to use the feature in both browsers.
How to Add a New Kind of Start Menu to Windows 11
Not everyone is a fan of the centralized Windows 11 Start menu, but there are ways to fix that.
How to Change Your User Account Image in Windows 11
Give your Windows 11 profile a fresh new look with a personalized account image.
How to Convert Units in Windows 11
Can't convert inches to centimeters in your head? Don't worry, Windows 11 has you covered.
How to Fix the Microsoft Teams 0xc0000020 Error in Windows 11
Get the Microsoft Teams 0xc0000020 error fixed on Windows 11 and get chatting to your co-workers in no time with this guide.
How to Fix the “Mscoree.dll Not Found” Error in Windows 11
If Windows 11 is struggling to find Mscoree.dll, here's how to fix it.
How to Force Delete Stubborn Files in Windows 11
Give stubborn files the boot with these tips for Windows 11.
How to Add Bluetooth File Transfer Shortcuts to Windows 10 and 11
Want to transfer files over Bluetooth, and fast? Here's how to set up Bluetooth shortcuts on Windows 10 and 11.
How to Fix Battle.net’s BLZBNTAGT000008A4 Error in Windows 10 & 11
If Battle.net is having issues on your Windows PC, here's how to fix it.
How to Fix Runtime Error 217 in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Is Runtime error 217 preventing you from running your apps? Here's how you can fix it.
How to Set a Minimum Tab Width in Firefox and Google Chrome
If shrinking tabs throw you off your game when you've got lots of them open, here's how to set a minimum tab width in Firefox and Chrome.
How to Fix the “This App Can’t Open” Error in Windows 10 & 11
If Windows is having issues opening an app, here's how to get it running again.
How to Fix Warhammer: Total War 3 Launch Issues in Windows 11
Waging war within the world of Warhammer gets a lot harder when the game refuses to boot. Here's how to get it working again on Windows 11.
How to Add New Options to the System Menu in Windows 10 & 11
Did you know you can expand the entries in the menu that appears when you click on an app's title bar?