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Fix 'git pull failed index.lock file exists' Error

When running git pull, you may see an error like:

fatal: Unable to create &#...

Fix Chrome Extensions Not Loading Configuration

You install a Chrome extension, configure it carefully, and then—nothing. The extension icon is g...

Permanently Allow Unrelated Histories in Git Merge

If you've ever tried to merge two Git branches that don't share a common ancestor, you...

Fixing Unresolved Paths After Git Merge Conflict Rebase

When you run git rebase and hit a merge conflict, Git pauses the rebase and asks you...

Fix DNS Probe Finished NXDOMAIN on Custom DNS Server

If you see “DNS PROBE FINISHED NXDOMAIN” in Chrome or another browser while using a custom DNS se...

Fix Python Permission Denied When Installing Package in Virtual Environment

You activate your Python virtual environment, run pip install somepackage, and get a...