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Pankil Shah-Staff Writer for Windows

Pankil Shah

Staff Writer for Windows

About Pankil Shah

Pankil is a freelance tech writer from India who has been writing about Windows since 2021. As a long-time Windows user, he has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of the operating system and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides. With a focus on practical advice and real-world solutions, Pankil aims to make technology accessible and user-friendly for everyone.

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How to Fix Games Not Opening in Full Screen Mode on Windows

Putting games in full screen mode can help with immersion, but what if Windows doesn't let you do that?

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How to Fix the “Something Went Wrong” Office Error on Windows

This unhelpful error message can plague Office when you try to open it on Windows. Don't fret; it's an easy fix.

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What to Do When the Run Command Won’t Save History on Windows

The Run history is handy for bringing up old commands, so it's very annoying when Windows won't save it for some reason.

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How to Disable or Enable Registry Editor Access in Windows 11

The Registry Editor can do damage if used incorrectly, but you can turn it off if you want.

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How to Fix the “Failed to Load steamui.dll” Error in Steam for Windows

Get back into your Steam library with these fixes for the steamui.dll error on Windows.

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How to Set Active Hours and Avoid Sudden Updates on Windows 11

Does your PC restart at crucial times to install updates? Here's how to set active hours on Windows 11 and avoid this headache.

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How to Fix the “Your Windows License Will Expire Soon” Error on Windows 10 and 11

If you're sure your license is legitimate, but Windows thinks it's about to expire, here's how to fix it.

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How to Test and Calibrate Your Gaming Controller on Windows

Get your controller working as intended by calibrating it on Windows.

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How to Change the Default Lid Close Action on a Windows Laptop

Don't like what your laptop does when the lid is down? No problem! Change it with these Windows tips.

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How to Disable Rounded Corners in Windows 11

Want your pointy edges back? Get rid of rounded corners on Windows 11 with this guide.

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4 Easy Ways to Copy the Full Path of a File or Folder in Windows

It's easy to copy the address where your file is stored on your computer. Here are the many ways you can do it.

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5 Ways to Extract ZIP Files in Windows 11

Did you download a ZIP file and now wondering how to open it? Here's how you can do so.

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Can’t Extract ZIP Files in Windows 11? Here’s How to Fix It

Can't open the ZIP file you just downloaded from Google Drive? Here's how you can fix it.

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How to Find Out How Much Space Your Apps Use on Windows

Low on space? Identify the storage hogs quickly and easily with this Windows guide.

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Is the Outlook App Running Slow on Windows? Try These Fixes

Get to your emails lightning-fast with these tips for speeding up Outlook.

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How to Fix the Msvcr120.dll Missing Error on Windows

Get the Msvcr120.dll error fixed on Windows with our guide.

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Does File Explorer Keep Crashing on Windows 11? Try These Fixes

A crashing File Explorer process can be infuriating, but fortunately, it's easy to fix it on Windows 11.

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How to Turn Battery Saver On or Off on Your Windows Laptop

Get more out of your battery with Battery Saver mode on Windows.

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How to Fix Phone Link App Notifications Not Working on Windows

If you use Phone Link for notifications, it loses all its use if the notifications don't work. Here's how to fix it on Windows.

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How to Fix the Media Player App When It Stops Working on Windows 11

If Windows 11's Media Player has left you in silence, here's how to get it back.

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