Checklists for software errors, setup, and tool workflows.

VS Code Source Control Not Detecting Changes on Mac: Fixes

You make edits in VS Code on your Mac, but the Source Control panel shows nothing. No files appea...

DNS Probe Finished NXDOMAIN vs Server Not Found: Key Differences

When you see a 'DNS probe finished NXDOMAIN' or 'Server not found' error in your ...

How to Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening

If you click the terminal panel in VS Code and nothing appears, or it opens but stays blank, the ...

How to Fix Windows Update Service Not Running in Windows 10

If Windows Update isn't working and you see an error like "Windows Update service is not ...

How to Merge a Git Detached HEAD Back to Master

If you see a message like 'You are in 'detached HEAD' state' after checking out a...

Checklist for Troubleshooting Nginx Permission Denied Errors

Understanding the Problem

When Nginx returns a 403 Forbidden or logs an error like ...