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TurboTax The License Code You Entered is Not Valid (Error Code: 606) [SOLVED]

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So you bought TurboTax online from Amazon (or another seller), downloaded it from InstallTurboTax.com, and now you’re staring at that frustrating “The license code you entered is not valid. Error code: 606” or “Error code: 607” message? 😡 Yeah, it’s a headache, but let’s break down what’s happening and how to (hopefully) fix it. ✅ Why Is This Happening? Error Code 606 usually pops up due to a mismatch between the version you purchased and the version you downloaded. TurboTax

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TurboTax 2024: Which Version to File a Trust Tax Return (Form 1041) in 2025?

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Filing taxes for a trust? 🤔 You’ll need the right TurboTax version to avoid any headaches. Here’s the quick answer: If you’re filing for a trust (Form 1041) You need TurboTax Business 2024. ✅ This is the only version that supports trusts, estates, and corporations. Other versions (Deluxe, Premier, etc.) won’t work for this. You can grab it here:👉 TurboTax Business 2024 on Amazon What if it’s a living trust? Good news! 🎉 If your trust is revocable (aka a

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SCIRRALIMIT charge $15.99 – what is it?

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💳 What Is the Charge from SCIRRALIMIT on My Statement? If you’ve noticed a charge from SCIRRALIMIT on your credit card, debit card, or PayPal statement, you might be wondering where it came from. This charge is from Construct 3, a popular game development platform used for creating 2D games without coding. 💡 What is Construct 3? Construct 3 is a no-code/low-code game engine designed for beginners and professionals alike. It’s widely used by indie developers, educators, and hobbyists to

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bad shim signature- you need to load the kernel first [SOLVED]

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Fixing “Bad Shim Signature – You Need to Load the Kernel First” When Installing Pop!_OS If you’ve ever tried installing Pop!_OS and encountered the frustrating “Bad Shim Signature – You Need to Load the Kernel First” error, don’t worry—you’re not alone! 🤯 This issue usually rears its head on systems with Secure Boot enabled. Luckily, there’s a straightforward fix to get you past this roadblock and on your way to enjoying Pop!_OS. Let’s dive in! 🐧 The Culprit: Secure Boot

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Complete Instructions for Creating Multi-Page PDF in Photoshop Using Artboards

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How to Create a Two-Page Duplex PSD/PDF in Photoshop for Double-Sided Printing Recently, I had to scan a duplex (double-sided) form, edit it in Photoshop, and then reprint it as a duplex document for mailing. The catch? I’d never made a “two-page” document in Photoshop before. 😅 After some trial and error (and a few cups of coffee ☕), I figured it out. Here’s the process I used—it’s surprisingly straightforward once you know the steps! NOTE: There are definitely better

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Combined two unallocated 2TB partitions into 4TB [SOLVED]

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Recently I started to repurpose a 4TB 2.5″ SATA SSD but ran into an issue utilizing the entire SSD. Specifically, even after deleting the existing partitions I could only allocate ~2TB and ~2TB (as shown on Disk1 below) Eventually, I realized that the issue was the drive had been setup as MBR instead of GPT. Here are the steps to remedy that and create a large contiguous 4TB partition. First the screenshot shows the steps, then the commands are listed

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