About Pankil Shah
Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows user, he has extensive knowledge of the operating system and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides. He has been writing about Windows, Android, and iOS since 2021, publishing over 1200 articles across reputable publications like MakeUseOf, GuidingTech, and TechWiser.
Latest Articles
What Is the "$Windows.~BT" Folder, and Can You Delete It?
A gigabyte-sized hidden folder that's safe to remove—but should you?
How to Fix Error 0x80070103 in Windows 11
Here's what to do when you're installing drivers via a Windows Update and see the error code 0x80070103 appear.
How to Scan QR Codes on Windows
QR codes aren't just for phones. Here's how to scan a QR code on Windows.
10 Ways to Open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11
Get comfortable with the quickest ways to launch the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows.
7 Fixes When Your Windows Laptop Won’t Charge Through USB-C
Pinpoint the hardware or software issues behind a Windows laptop not charging through the USB-C port.
How to Fix a Recycle Bin Corrupted Error on Windows 10 & 11
A corrupted Recycle Bin means you can't recover or delete files permanently.
How to Remove the Home Page From the Settings App in Windows 11
You can hide the Home page in the Settings app and get back to a more classical look in Windows 11.
How to Disable Copilot on Windows 11
Sick of Windows 11's Copilot feature? Get rid of it once and for all with this guide.
How to Reduce the Size of Your Excel Spreadsheet
You may need to reduce an Excel spreadsheet size to send it to others, and this guide will help you do that.
How to Share Internet With Bluetooth Tethering Between Two Android Devices
Need to quickly share your internet connection with another Android phone? Bluetooth tethering is a good way to do it. Here's how to set it up.
3 Ways to View the Applied Group Policies on Windows
Which group policies are active on your Windows PC right now? Here's how to find out.
What to Do if Windows Laptop Lags After Connecting to an External Monitor
A second monitor is a good productivity booster... until it lags your entire system. Try these fixes when that happens.
How to Fix Backward Typing on Windows
Is your typing going from right to left? Here's how to fix that on Windows.
How to Record Audio on Windows 11
Record through your microphone or grab your computer's audio on Windows 11.
What to Do if the Ethernet Keeps Disconnecting on Windows 10 & 11
Ethernet is usually more stable than a Wi-Fi connection, but that doesn't mean it never fails.
Can’t Download or Install iCloud on Windows? Try These Fixes
Get iCloud working on Windows again using this guide.
How to Fix OneDrive’s "Cloud File Provider Is Not Running" Error on Windows
OneDrive is a handy cloud storage tool on Windows, but sometimes it needs help getting the cloud file provider running.
How to Fix Steam's "Files Failed to Validate and Will Be Reacquired" Error
Is Steam not verifying your files properly on your Windows PC? Here are some workarounds for this error.
Can’t Upload Files in Google Chrome for Windows? Try These Fixes
Get back up uploading files in Chrome for Windows with these fixes.
What to Do if the Lock Screen Timeout Stops Working on Windows
Get your PC locking itself again with this Windows guide.