VAC was unable to verify the game session
There seems to be an increase in the number of gamers receiving the error “VAC was unable to verify the game session” when trying to use match making in CSGO. This error typically occurs when a client file is corrupt or outdated. The fix is fairly straight forward. Verify Integrity of Game Files Exit Steam (right-click Steam icon in System Tray and click Exit). Right-click the Steam icon (desktop or in Start menu) and…
How to fix Android Auto music stuttering issues
There are numerous reasons as to why Android Auto audio such as music of podcasts could stutter or lag in your vehicle. I went months having this issue. I tried dozens of suggestions I found online to no avail. Eventually I figured out the issue was a conflict between Android Auto and the Bluetooth connection with my car. The full fix is below along with a few other suggestions I found around the web.…
Surface Pro plugged in, not charging
I’ve come across this issue quite a bit lately and I’m not really sure what causes it.The battery icon in the system tray will have a red X and indicate the tablet is plugged in, but not charging. It seems to occur shortly after a Windows Cumulative Update. Many resources indicate the battery is dead and to contact Microsoft. But before you do, try the following steps. Re-install Battery Drivers Click Start (or Cortana/Search),…
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How to resolve Dir Sync error “duplicate UserPrincipalName conflict”
I was recently prompted about a Directory Sync error witting Microsoft 365 Admin Center. The user account had the message “We detected a duplicate UserPrincipalName conflict on the value [email protected]. All attribute values need to be unique across objects. To resolve this conflict, first determine which object should be using the conflicting value. Then, update or remove the conflicting value from the other object(s).” A little research revealed the account had been created, deleted, and then…