Tech Writer, IT Professional
Richard is a writer at Geek Rewind who turns complex IT tasks into clear, step-by-step guides. He draws on years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, focusing on Windows, Linux and WordPress: the problems people actually run into, and the fixes that work. His server and WordPress guides come from systems he runs himself. Richard builds and maintains the platform behind Geek Rewind, from its Ubuntu servers and Nginx configuration to its custom WordPress plugins. Many new tutorials start with readers' questions, and he's always glad to answer them in the comments.
Writes about: Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, CMS, Apps and Browsers
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Reset PIN at sign-in in Windows 11 is controlled by the I forgot my PIN link on the sign-in screen, and you can turn that link on or off with…
A PIN change in Windows 11 happens in Settings › Accounts › Sign-in options, where you select PIN (Windows Hello) and then Change PIN. A Windows 11 PIN is a…
You can reset your Windows 11 PIN whether you forgot the current one or just want a new one. This guide covers both cases: resetting from Settings while you are…
A PIN in Windows 11 lets you sign in with a short code instead of your full account password. It works through Windows Hello, a built-in sign-in system that ties…
Removing a PIN in Windows 11 clears your current sign-in code. You can then sign in with a standard password, a security key, or a biometric option such as fingerprint,…
Shift lock on the Windows 11 touch keyboard turns on when you double-tap the Shift key (the up-arrow key). Tap Shift once more to turn it off. To switch the…
The double-tap spacebar shortcut on the Windows 11 touch keyboard inserts a period and a space when you tap the Spacebar twice in a row. Smartphone keyboards work the same…
Clearing your default location in Windows 11 removes the fallback coordinates your PC uses when precise GPS or Wi-Fi data isn’t available. Windows keeps this backup location so apps like…
The Pause Updates feature in Windows 11 stops your PC from downloading and installing new updates for a set period. Pausing automatic updates lets you pick a convenient time for…
AutoPlay in Windows 11 opens folders or starts apps automatically the moment you plug in a USB drive, phone, or camera. It tells your PC what to do with new…
AutoPlay in Windows 11 opens a menu right after you plug in a camera, phone, or memory card, so you can pick what to do with your files. It can…
Always on top in Windows Terminal keeps the terminal window above every other window until you turn the option off. This guide shows where to find the setting in Settings…
Changing the key text size on the touch keyboard in Windows 11 lets you set the on-screen keys to Small, Medium, or Large so they are easier to read and…
The touch keyboard in Windows 11 plays a short click each time you tap a key on the on-screen keyboard. The click confirms that the PC registered your touch. In…
Extending runtime on a Windows 11 laptop or tablet away from an outlet comes down to managing power settings. This guide covers how to turn Battery Saver on and off,…
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