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How to Fix Windows Defender Blocked by Group Policy

When you try to open Windows Defender and see a message like "This app is blocked by group policy...

Windows Defender Configuration for Maximum Protection

Windows Defender (now Microsoft Defender Antivirus) provides solid baseline protection, but defau...

How to Speed Up a BitLocker Encrypted Drive

If you've noticed slower read/write speeds on a BitLocker-encrypted drive, you're not alone. BitL...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

If you're dual-booting Windows and Ubuntu, or replacing Windows...

BitLocker Backup Restore Tool Not Detecting Drive: Fixes

You connect a drive that contains a BitLocker backup, but the restore tool doesn't see it. This c...

How to Fix Chrome Extensions Not Loading After Update

After a Chrome update, you might find that some or all of your extensions have stopped working—th...