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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Automatic lock screen settings in Windows 11 control how long your PC sits idle before it turns off the display and asks for your password or PIN again. You can…
Dark mode in Windows 11 changes bright white system menus, native apps, and web browsers into deep charcoal and black tones. The dark backgrounds put out far less bright light…
Storage Sense (a built-in Windows tool that deletes unneeded data to free up disk space) cleans out leftover application caches, old update logs, and error reports that clutter your primary…
Windows Security is the built-in antivirus and security app in Windows 10 and 11. It shows whether your PC is protected against malware, viruses and other threats. The dashboard reports…
Snap Layouts is a built-in Windows 11 feature that arranges several open windows into organized grids on your screen. Instead of resizing windows by hand, you drag an app to…
Dynamic Lock in Windows 11 locks your PC automatically when you walk away. It tracks the Bluetooth signal of a paired phone. When you step out of range for about…
Changing the Windows 11 taskbar color lets you override the default look and apply an accent shade to your taskbar and Start menu. You can also apply it to title…
Reinstalling the Bluetooth driver in Windows 11 makes the system replace broken driver software with a clean copy. This often fixes persistent connection drops and pairing errors that standard troubleshooting…
Automatic lock screen settings in Windows 11 control when your PC locks itself because of inactivity or power saving. Windows uses three separate triggers: screen saver timeouts, power plan sleep…
Xbox Game Bar (an overlay for recording gameplay and taking screenshots) handles video recording in Windows 11. It lets you switch from a sluggish 30 frames per second to smooth…
A print queue stuck on Deleting in Windows 11 blocks new print jobs. The Print Spooler (the background service that manages print jobs sent to the printer) cannot clear a…
Connecting a flatbed scanner to a Windows 11 PC lets you turn paper documents, photos and artwork into digital files with tools already built into Windows. For most modern scanners…
Resetting default app settings in Windows 11 clears out messy file associations and makes your computer open files and web links with the programs you want. Over time, software installs…
Color management profiles in Windows 11 fix inaccurate screen colors and make sure your monitor shows the hues you need for photo editing or video work. These files, known as…
Mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 controls how far the cursor moves on screen for a given movement of your hand. The slider runs from 1 to 20, and the…
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