This simple tutorial shows how to install Virtualbox Guest Additions in Ubuntu based systems, e.g., Linux Mint, Zorin OS and Elementary OS, with fix or workaround for common issues. Guest Additions is a set of device drivers and system applications to install in Guest OS. It’s useful when you try to share folder and/or clipboard between guest and host, enable USB support … [Read more...] about How to Install Virtualbox Guest Additions in Ubuntu 21.10 [Quick Fix]
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Quick Fix: OnePlus phone showing 24-hour clock on the lock screen after Android 11
Some OnePlus users reported that their phone is showing the time in 24-hour format on the lock screen. This happens when the time on the rest of the device’s UI shows in the 12-hour AM/PM format. Apparently, it is a bug in OnePlus’s Android 11 builds. Many devices are affected including the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, 7T & OnePlus Nord. Thankfully, a fix is also pretty simple and … [Read more...] about Quick Fix: OnePlus phone showing 24-hour clock on the lock screen after Android 11
Fix: The Application Was Unable To Start Correctly (0xc0000142)
Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Office 365) applications usually open in a few seconds. But recently, when I tried opening the Word application, it showed “The application was unable to start correctly(0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application” error on my Windows 10 PC. The same error showed up when I tried to open other Microsoft Office 365 … [Read more...] about Fix: The Application Was Unable To Start Correctly (0xc0000142)
Fix: yarn / npm install cause high CPU usage on Antimalware Service Executable
One of Microsoft’s goals with Windows 10 is to win back creators, software development is one of the categories Microsoft trying to target. With the introduction of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), Microsoft opened doors for more developers that were relying on Linux/Unix platform to come back to Windows. However, even with the addition of WSL, Windows still differs … [Read more...] about Fix: yarn / npm install cause high CPU usage on Antimalware Service Executable
Fix: Cannot Close Cortana Window In Windows 10
Over the past weekend, I reinstalled Windows 10 on my ThinkPad laptop. This time around, instead of using a Microsoft account to sign in, I created a local user account and started using it. After installing Windows 10, while installing device drivers, I noticed the Cortana window (sign in window) was open. Since I was not interested in Cortana (as I hardly use it), I wanted … [Read more...] about Fix: Cannot Close Cortana Window In Windows 10
Windows 10 October Update Is Breaking Some PCs [ How To Fix? ]
Once again Microsoft has released a disastrous cumulative update that is causing some serious problems. Similar to every other update in the past this update was supposed to fix several vulnerabilities and bugs. However, it ended up causing unwanted problems. Here’s a list of cumulative updates released on October 13th Windows 10 version 2004 – KB4579311 Build … [Read more...] about Windows 10 October Update Is Breaking Some PCs [ How To Fix? ]
Fix: Ubuntu Touchpad Not Working Properly
What do do when Ubuntu touchpad not working properly after login or update. Here is how to solve the issue “mouse not working properly in Ubuntu Linux. Here’s how to fix Ubuntu touchpad stopped working or Ubuntu mouse not visible on Linux Systems. Before performing any fixes, first make sure that the Linux Kernel is detecting the touchpad on your system. To find this out, … [Read more...] about Fix: Ubuntu Touchpad Not Working Properly
Fix: Grammarly Missing From Office Word
Grammarly is probably the best spelling and grammar checking software out there for computers. In addition to a dedicated program for Windows desktop, it also offers a plugin for the Microsoft Office Word and Outlook. Once installed, a Grammarly tab is added to Office Word, which allows users to open Grammarly to begin checking for spelling and grammar mistakes. … [Read more...] about Fix: Grammarly Missing From Office Word
What to do if Rogers ISP is blocking a website? [Quick Fix]
Rogers is a Canadian ISP. Unfortunately, many online users report that it's blocking their access to certain websites. Check out the best solutions to access blocked websites, whether they were blocked by Rogers ISP or because of other reasons. Visit our VPN Troubleshooting Hub if you're experiencing any issues with your VPN. Go back to our Unblocking section to see … [Read more...] about What to do if Rogers ISP is blocking a website? [Quick Fix]
FIX: Outlook error 0x8004210B on Windows 10
Microsoft Outlook is a software tool created by Microsoft. Like all software, issues and errors are inevitable. That is precisely the case of Outlook error 0x8004210B. Set up a new Outlook account to easily fix it. Need a better email client? Check out these email clients that support multiple accounts. If you're not ready for such a change, we also have a … [Read more...] about FIX: Outlook error 0x8004210B on Windows 10