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Restore WMI after Corruption

The WMI database can become corrupted, leading to various system issues. This article provides a step-by-step guide to restore WMI after corruption.

Windows Utility in 2026 — Everything That’s Changed

After six years, 200+ contributors, and over 30 million runs, the Windows Utility continues to be one of the most widely used Windows optimization tools available. Here’s a full breakdown of what it does, what’s new, and what’s coming next.

How I Switched to Linux

Over the past 8 years I have used Linux desktop as my primary daily use PC. Before then I used Windows since the 3.11 release back in the early 90s. As someone with over 10 professional Windows certifications and 20+ years as a Windows power user, the transition wasn’t easy—but it was worth it.

Enable Vrr Xorg

This shows you how to enable VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) in Xorg on Linux. This is useful for gaming and reducing screen tearing.

Prioritize Ipv4 Over Ipv6 Linux

On many Linux systems, IPv6 is prioritized over IPv4 by default. This can lead to connectivity issues if the network or services you are trying to reach are not fully compatible with IPv6. To prioritize IPv4 over IPv6, you can modify the system’s address selection policy.

Track Changes Word Author Macro

This is a method for changing ALL the authors in Microsoft Word to a single author for comments and revisions.

How Vulnerable Windows Users Are by Update

Here is how vulnerable Windows users are by update. When you disable updates, how long you go without updating your system determines how vulnerable you become.

Patching Programs From Forks

This article explains how to patch programs from forks using Git. It covers the steps to clone a forked repository, create a patch file, and apply it to the original repository.

Setting Up Reshade on Linux with vkBasalt

vkBasalt is a Vulkan post-processing layer that brings ReShade-like capabilities to Linux. It allows you to apply various visual effects to Vulkan-based games and applications, enhancing the overall graphical experience.

Note: This does NOT work with OpenGL games!

Hyprland Monitor Config

Configuring Monitors in Hyprland is amazing! You can specify monitors by type AND serial numbers.