About Shan Abdul
Shan Abdul is a Senior Writer at MUO and HTG. Having used Windows for over a decade, he's accumulated plenty of experience with the OS. He's been writing on a variety of Windows topics for over five years, incorporating his expertise to teach readers how to get the most out of their Windows devices and resolve issues with the operating system.
Before joining MUO, Shan took part in a couple of engineering internships that led to a loss of interest in engineering. This prompted a shift away from engineering, ultimately guiding him to become a full-time tech writer. Outside of writing, he spends his time exploring the cryptocurrency market and gaining insights into general trading.
Latest Articles
How to Change the Page Orientation to Landscape in Word
Need to fit wider content in your Word document? Learn how to easily switch to landscape orientation for a perfect layout.
How to Test Your Webcam and Microphone Before a Meeting (Windows)
Ensure smooth video calls with a quick pre-meeting soundcheck of your webcam and microphone.
What Is "Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation" and Is It a Problem?
Lessen CPU drain by tweaking a critical Windows audio process.
How to Fix High Memory Usage Errors in Microsoft Edge
The high memory usage warning on Edge is always worrying to encounter, but there are several quick ways you can fix it.
How (and When) to Use the Ping Command in Windows
Learn how to use the ping command and measure how smoothly your data travels.
How to Change the Language in Chrome on All Platforms
Changing the language on Google Chrome is surprisingly straightforward.
How to Count Cells by Color in Excel
Looking to count cells with specific fill or text colors in Excel? Here's how you can do it quickly.
Magnet Links Not Working? 8 Ways to Fix Them
It's frustrating when your magnet links don't work, but the fixes are thankfully quite simple.
7 Lightweight Windows Browsers Tested for RAM Usage: Which Is the Best?
Opt for a lightweight browser to enhance performance on low-end computers.
How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Favorites and Bookmarks in Microsoft Edge
We've all had those frustrating moments when you accidentally bin your bookmarks, but thankfully, they're easy to retrieve.
How to Avoid Tolls and Highways Using Google Maps
Who wants to pay more when you head out on a trip?
5 Free Notion Budget Templates to Track Your Expenses and Savings
Struggling to manage your finances? Check out these Notion budget templates to help you stay on track.
How to Check Who’s Connected to Your Android Hotspot
Find that one person who's using up your Android phone's cellular data.
How to Spot a ChatGPT Phishing Site—and What to Do if You Spot One
Phishing sites are everywhere, and learning how to spot them is crucial to staying safe online.
How to Fix Downloads Getting Stuck at 100 Percent in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Other Browsers
There is nothing worse than seeing your download hit 100 percent and then sitting there doing absolutely nothing.
Can’t Connect to a VPN on Your iPhone? 7 Ways to Fix It
Having trouble establishing a connection to a VPN server from your iPhone? Here's what you can do.
How to Make Your Display Name and Avatar on Discord Invisible for More Privacy
You can use specific tricks that let you create a blank display name and avatar on Discord.
What Is the Norton Subscription Renewal Email Scam? How to Avoid It
Have you received an email supposedly from Norton telling you that your subscription is about to renew? It might be a scam.
How to Disable and Restrict Xbox Game Bar Background Activity in Windows 10 and 11
If you find that Xbox Game Bar is causing issues with your gaming experience, we've got a few methods that could help.
What Is GPTZero? How to Use It to Detect AI-Generated Text
As the need to detect AI-generated text increases, tools like GPTZero become more important, but can you trust their analysis of AI-generated text?