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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Environment variables are system-level shortcuts that tell Windows 11 where to find essential files and folders. Removing paths from these variables breaks apps, stops command-line tools from working, and prevents…
Windows 11 drops network adapter drivers after updates for two main reasons. A cumulative update can overwrite older hardware files with generic Microsoft software, or a manufacturer driver can conflict…
The on-screen touchpad in Windows 11 gives you a virtual trackpad on your display to move the mouse cursor without physical hardware. It is a built-in feature. It helps when…
Xbox Game Bar is a built-in Windows tool that records gameplay and takes screenshots. It can also keep a rolling video buffer in the background, so you can save a…
When audio fails on Windows 11, you lose system alerts, media playback and conference calls. Work through the checks below in order. They go from the quickest and safest to…
Night light in Windows 11 is a display setting that cuts down harsh blue light and warms up your screen colors in the evening to help you sleep better. Screens…
Windows Hello in Windows 11 lets you sign in to your PC using a PIN, your face, or your fingerprint instead of a traditional password. This biometric and PIN authentication…
Environment variable paths in Windows 11 are text values that point programs to specific folders on your computer so apps can find the files they need to run. Set up…
Dynamic Lock is a Windows 11 security setting that locks your PC automatically when you walk away. It does this by watching the Bluetooth signal of a paired smartphone. Windows…
A custom ICC color profile fixes color shifts and makes your monitor show accurate tones. An ICC profile is a small file that describes how your specific screen panel displays…
Snap Layouts in Windows 11 organizes open windows into pre-configured grid positions on your screen so you can view multiple applications at once. Hovering your mouse over any window’s maximize…
Changing the date format in Windows 11 lets you switch between layouts like DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD so dates match your local habits or personal taste. Windows 11 splits these…
A Windows 11 theme bundles your desktop background, accent color, sounds, and mouse pointer into one package. You can apply a ready-made theme, build your own from individual settings, save…
Language packs in Windows 11 add a new display language, text-to-speech voices, handwriting recognition and speech recognition. They also let you type in a different script. This guide covers how…
The print queue shows every document waiting to print, along with its status. Checking it lets you inspect active documents, cancel frozen print jobs, or restart a stalled printing process…
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