Windows

VMWare Workstation cannot connect to the virtual machine fix

If you’re into virtualization, you might be surprised (like I was) to learn that VMware Workstation Pro is now completely free. This change happened a while ago, but it’s only recently gained more attention. Previously, only VMware Workstation Player was free for personal use—now the full-featured Workstation Pro is available at no cost as well.

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System error The code execution cannot proceed because MFPlat.dll was not found

If you’ve tried to open a game, a program, or even something as simple as a picture viewer on your Windows machine and were met with an error saying: “The code execution cannot proceed because mfplat.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.” here’s how to fix it.

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SOLIDWORKS enable RealView graphics on any GPU Nvidia AMD

RealView Graphics is a powerful feature in SOLIDWORKS that enables real-time hardware-accelerated rendering. It gives your models more realistic lighting, reflections, and self-shadows, improving the visual quality of your CAD designs dramatically. The catch? SOLIDWORKS only officially supports RealView on professional-grade GPUs—think NVIDIA Quadro or Titan. Most of us, however, are running consumer GPUs like

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COD Call of Duty DirectX Unrecoverable Error Fix

If you’re here, chances are your Call of Duty game keeps crashing with that infamous error: “DirectX encountered an unrecoverable error.” You’re not alone. Whether you’re playing Warzone, Modern Warfare 2, MW3, Black Ops Cold War, Zombies, or even Battlefield, this crash has become an all-too-common frustration for many gamers — even on high-end systems.

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How to Install Windows 10 on an Old ASUS K50IJ Laptop

If you’re trying to breathe new life into an old ASUS K50IJ laptop—yes, that 15-year-old workhorse—you might have already hit a roadblock trying to install Windows 10 from a USB. You get the Windows logo, a blinking cursor… and nothing else. Frustrating, right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. And more importantly: there’s a fix.

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Fixing the Caps Lock Bug in Valorant, Killing Floor 2, and Other Games

If you’ve ever pressed Caps Lock during a game like Valorant or Killing Floor 2 and suddenly found yourself tabbed out of the game, you’re not alone. It’s a frustrating issue where pressing Caps Lock acts like Alt+Tab, minimizing or switching focus from the game. Here’s a breakdown of why this happens and how to

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