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Fix 'pip externally managed environment' on Ubuntu 23.04

If you're on Ubuntu 23.04 (Lunar Lobster) and try to install a Python package with pip, you m...

Fix Cloudflare Wildcard Subdomain SSL Not Working

You set up a wildcard SSL certificate for your domain on Cloudflare, but some subdomains still sh...

How to Generate a Cloudflare Origin Certificate

If you're using Cloudflare as a reverse proxy, you may want to encrypt traffic between your s...

Fix Windows 11 Update Stuck at 0% with Service Not Running

You click Check for updates, see 0% for ages, and maybe an error like 'Windows Update service...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 by Taking Ownership

What Causes Error 0x80070005?

This error usually means Windows Update doesn't have pe...

VS Code Terminal Not Opening with SSH: Fixes

You connect to a remote server via SSH in VS Code, but the integrated terminal stays blank or nev...