Windows 10 Updates Won't Download

I was having an issue where my Windows 10 machine wouldn't download updates.  It was stuck at 0%.  Other previous updates I noticed failed to install altogether as well.

I tried installing them via PowerShell (see resources links at bottom for method) to no avail, it would just get stuck downloading in the PS session.

Came across an article that had a solution.  Here's the rundown of what worked for me from it (supposedly should work for Windows stuck at downloading at any point - see link to original article also at the bottom)

1.  Open a elevated command prompt (right click cmd.exe and run as admin)

2.  Enter the following two commands one at a time:

                      net stop wuauserv

                      net stop bits         

3.  Browse to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder; delete or move all folders and files inside to a desktop folder if you are cautious about deleting...

4.  Type in the elevated command prompt the following two commands, one at a time:

                       net start wuauserv

                        net start bits

5.  Run Windows Update again - the updates should download and install successfully.

6.  Restart to complete the update process.

update 3/3/2023 I believe this process also works in the context of Windows Server 2012 or other with the correct update package and path.

SOURCES:

"Windows Update stuck downloading updates in Windows 10" - http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-update-stuck-downloading-updates

"Update and Upgrade Windows 10 using powershell" - 

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/76207-update-upgrade-windows-10-using-powershell.html

Ending Calls When iPhone Screen Locks During Call

Here's a simple problem, and a simple solution.

So I was having the problem where my work iPhone screen would lock during a call.  Trying to end the call was a nuisance, thinking I had to type in my company's required 10-digit pin to unlock the phone to access the red "End Call" button.

I no longer use the Thumbprint to unlock, because I once forgot my new passcode after a required pin update, and subsequently lost all my work phone contacts and data since unable to unlock the phone after a random restart and it wasn't syncing to the cloud, and I couldn't get it to open on a computer because of security prompts within the phone needing to be accepted but of course, the phone was still locked.

Anywho, I've also noticed that for whatever reason pressing the power button never ends a call for me either, but after some brief research I found a helpful solution.

SOLUTION:  During the call, if the screen has locked, first click the home button.  The locked screen shows the caller's name or number in big font above the call time duration, also displayed on the locked screen.  Just simply TAP the name or number of the call, and the iPhone call controls will appear, including the red "End call" button, allowing you to then end the call or take whatever other action you like using the controls.

For example:

On a locked screen, I would just tap the name or number of the caller on the other end (the words Work Cell in this picture) and it brings back the Call Menu so the call can be ended.


















SOURCES:

"Prevent Screen Lock During Calls" -
https://discussions.apple.com/message/30673156