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Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening PowerShell

If you click the terminal panel in VS Code and nothing happens, or it opens a blank shell instead...

Git Merge --allow-unrelated-histories: When and How to Use It

You run git merge and get an error: fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histories...

Fix VS Code Git Authentication Failed for GitLab
If you see "Git authentication failed" in VS Code when pushing or pulling from a GitLab r...

How to Fix Git Clone Timeout on Slow Internet
If you're seeing fatal: unable to access 'https://...' : Failed to connect ...:...

Fix VS Code Breakpoints Not Hit in Multi-Root Workspace If you're using a multi-root workspace in VS Code and finding that breakpoints in some folder...

How to Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection in Windows 10 If Windows Defender real-time protection is off, your PC is more vulnerable to malware. You may s...

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