Tech Writer, IT Professional
Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.
Writes about: Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, CMS, Apps and Browsers
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Opening apps maximized by default in Windows 11 forces programs like web browsers and document editors to launch in full screen instead of small, awkward windows. This handy feature is…
Memory Integrity is a Windows 11 security feature inside Core Isolation that stops bad software from sneaking into the core parts of your PC. It acts like a strict security…
The Windows 11 Widgets panel is a built-in feature on your taskbar that shows live updates like the weather, news, and sports scores at a glance. When clicking the widget…
Hardware virtualization, also known as SVM (Secure Virtual Machine) or Intel VT-x, is a built-in computer setting that lets you run virtual machines, Android phone apps, and secure gaming features…
The Windows 11 Settings app is the main control center for your PC, letting you change your background, check for updates, and manage your internet connection. When clicking the gear…
Windows 11 search bar issues happen when the built-in Windows search tool freezes, turns completely blank, or stops responding when you try to type. This annoying problem blocks you from…
A frozen Windows 11 taskbar stops you from clicking the Start button, opening pinned apps, or seeing your system tray icons. This common glitch usually happens when a background system…
A broken Windows 11 Start menu means pressing the Windows key or clicking the taskbar icon does nothing, blocking you from opening apps, searching files, or restarting your computer normally.…
Hibernate mode in Windows 11 saves your open apps and documents to your hard drive before turning your computer completely off. Unlike regular sleep mode, hibernation uses zero power, which…
Ultimate Performance mode in Windows 11 is a hidden power plan designed to squeeze the absolute highest speed out of your computer hardware. Microsoft originally built this special setting for…
Adding the Print command to the right-click context menu in Windows 11 saves you an extra step every time you want to print a document. Microsoft hides this shortcut by…
The “Keep Cloud Storage Actions in Own Section” setting in Windows 11 controls whether your OneDrive shortcuts show up directly on your main right-click menu or stay tucked inside your…
A slow File Explorer in Windows 11 turns simple tasks like opening photos or finding downloaded files into an annoying wait. This built-in file manager helps you find, open, and…
The "Move Properties to Bottom of Context Menu" setting in Windows 11 lets you shift the Properties button down to the very bottom of your right-click menu. This handy tweak…
Arrange primary actions inline on the context menu in Windows 11 lets you place common tools like copy, paste, and rename into a single horizontal row instead of stacking them…
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