Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running

Issue

Windows Update doesn't work. When trying to run it manually following error is displayed:

Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.

Windows 10 can't connect to Synology NAS SMB share

Issue

Windows 10 PC cannot connect to Synology DiskStation (DS413) NAS. Windows displays following error when trying to connect:

You can't connect to the file share because it's not secure. This share requires the obsolete SMB1 protocol, which is unsafe and could expose your system to attack.
Your system requires SMB2 or higher. For more info on resolving this issue, see: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=852747

Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter in Windows 10

Issue

Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter doesn't work in Windows 10 running on MacBook Pro (Boot Camp partition). Windows doesn't recognise the device at all and it doesn't appear in Windows device manager.

Installing Asus TPM module on Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H Motherboard

Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H motherboard doesn't have built-in TPM chipset, but it has a 19 pin TPM port on the motherboard that accepts external TPM 1.2 boards.