Practical fixes for tool errors, setup blocks, and workflow issues.

Fix VS Code Source Control Not Detecting File Modifications

You edit a file, save it, but the Source Control panel in VS Code shows nothing. No pending chang...

Fix Windows 11 Blue Screen After Update Using Compatibility Mode

You installed a Windows 11 update, rebooted, and hit a blue screen. This often happens when a dri...

How to Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection via Group Policy

If Windows Defender real-time protection is turned off and grayed out, it's often because a G...

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

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

fatal: Unable to create &#...

VSCode Debugger Breakpoints Not Hit After Update: Fixes

After a recent VSCode update, you might find that breakpoints are set but never hit. The debugger...