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Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 TPM/FDE Option Greyed Out: Check UEFI 2.5+, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
If Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 does not offer hardware-backed full-disk encryption, check the documented UEFI, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements first. This…
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Windows 11 on Arm PCs and the Xbox PC App: What the January 2026 Update Supports
Microsoft says the Xbox PC app became available on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs on January 21, 2026, with more than 85% of the Game Pass catalog compatible. This guide explains…
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Excel for Microsoft 365 COPILOT() Returns #NAME? After September 14, 2026: Cached Results and Copilot Pane
Microsoft says the preview COPILOT() worksheet function is no longer available from September 14, 2026. Existing calculated results remain as cached values,…
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Microsoft 365 Apps Version 2606: Why Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel May Show Monthly Enterprise Channel
After Microsoft 365 Apps Version 2606, devices that were configured for Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel may display Monthly Enterprise Channel in File >…
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Xbox Game Pass Error 0x80073D26 on Windows 10: Reinstall Gaming Services
Fix Xbox Game Pass error 0x80073D26 or 0x8007139F on Windows 10. Check Microsoft’s documented KB5004476 update, optionally try Windows Repair or Reset…
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Windows 11 24H2 Repeatedly Won’t Start: Quick Machine Recovery and Recovery Options
Quick Machine Recovery can check Windows Update for a Microsoft fix for a known, widespread boot issue. If it finds nothing, Windows…
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Windows 11 26H1 Smart App Control Off: What KB5083806 Changes
On Windows 11 version 26H1, Microsoft’s April 30, 2026 KB5083806 Preview update documents a way to turn Smart App Control on or…