Knowledge base for software setup, errors, and daily tool work.

Fix Windows Search High CPU Usage (SearchIndexer.exe)

If you notice your PC slowing down and Task Manager shows SearchIndexer.exe using 50% or more CPU...

How to Set Up Remote Desktop on Windows 11

Before You Start

Remote Desktop lets you connect to your Windows 11 PC from another devic...

Fix PowerShell Service Unavailable Error on Windows

You're running a PowerShell command and get a red error: "Service unavailable". ...

Windows Defender Not Working After Update: Checklist

After a Windows Update, Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) may stop worki...

Fix Windows Activation Sync Failure with Microsoft Account

You see an error that Windows activation failed to start sync with your Microsoft account. This u...

How to Fix Windows Search Authentication Failed by Setting Correct Credentials

If you see an "authentication failed" error in Windows Search, it usually means the service can't...