Windows 11 Update Error 0x80070490: Diagnosing and Repairing a Corrupted Component Store
Windows Update fails with error 0x80070490 (ERROR_NOT_FOUND) when the Component Based Servicing system can't locate packages it expects to exist. Here's how to diagnose what's actually broken using the CBS.log and systematically repair it.
DISM RestoreHealth Stuck at 62.3% on Windows 11? Here's What's Actually Happening
If you are running Windows 11 and attempting to repair your system using the DISM /RestoreHealth command, you might have noticed the progress bar getting stuck at 62.3%. Here is what is actually happening and how to monitor it.
Essential CLI Tools for Linux System Management
The CLI tools I actually reach for when Linux systems misbehave: htop, iotop, ncdu, iftop, mtr, and a handful of specialists for hardware and performance diagnosis.