Windows 10

Windows Update Settings Page Blank
Troubleshoot

Why is the Windows Update Settings Page Blank?

In Windows 11 or 10, there is a weird phenomenon where, when you open the Windows Update section in the Settings, the settings page will show nothing except the “Windows Update” [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Desktop Background Turns Black When Highlighting Windows 11 10
Troubleshoot

Desktop Background Turns Black When Highlighting

There is a common issue in Windows 11 and 10 where, when you highlight anything on the desktop, such as desktop icons or even empty space, the background of the highlighted area turns black. The [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
No Shutdown or Restart Option in Windows 11
Troubleshoot

No Shutdown or Restart Option in Windows 11?

If you’re seeing a weird message that says “There are currently no power options available” when you click on the Power button in the Start menu where you usually would when [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
PS5 or PS4 Controller Keeps Disconnecting from PC Windows 11
Gaming

PS5 or PS4 Controller Keeps Disconnecting from PC

If you’re using a DualSense (PS5) or a DualShock4 (PS4) controller with your Windows 11 or 10 PC via Bluetooth, there is quite a common issue where, when you turn on the controller, it [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Application Error Won't Go Away on Windows 11
App

“Application Error” Won’t Go Away on Windows 11

If you’re seeing an “Application Error” pop-up on your Windows 11 or 10 computer that won’t go away even after clicking “OK“, it usually means that an app or [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
McAfee Asks for a Password to Uninstall
Antivirus

McAfee Asks for a Password to Uninstall, Why?

If you are trying to uninstall McAfee from a Windows machine (e.g., Windows 11, 10, or even 7) but it is asking for a password, it’s likely because the software was installed with corporate [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Accidentally deleted the Desktop Folder in Windows 11
File Explorer

Accidentally Deleted Desktop Folder in Windows 11

If you’ve accidentally deleted (permanently or not) the entire Desktop folder in Windows 11, whether you want to recover the deleted files in the Desktop folder, or just want to get rid of [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Explorer.exe Blocked by Windows Defender or Firewall
Malware

Explorer.exe Blocked by Windows Defender or Firewall?

When you see the “Protected folder access blocked” message from Windows Defender, it usually means that Controlled Folder Access (CFA) has detected an app or a process attempting to [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Laptop CPU Processor Stuck at 0.40 GHz
Laptop

Laptop CPU (Processor) Stuck at 0.40 GHz, Why?

If you’ve noticed that your laptop’s CPU speed sometimes is stuck at 0.40 GHz when you check the “Performance” tab in Task Manager, you’ll likely experience [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago