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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.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Enable Windows 11 Lock Screen Fun Facts

The post discusses how to customize the lock screen settings in Windows 11, specifically enabling or disabling the feature "Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen." It provides a step-by-step guide to access the System Settings, navigate to lock screen settings, and personalize the lock screen with pictures or a slideshow, before toggling fun facts, tips, and tricks on or off.

June 15, 2022 Read more →
Windows 2 min read
How to Create Custom Power Plans in Windows 11

The post outlines the process for creating custom power plans in Windows 11. Users can choose from default power plans such as Balance, Power saving, High Performance, and Ultimate Performance. Windows 11 also allows creation of tailored power schemes to manage computer's energy use. The steps to create a custom power plan via the Control Panel in Windows 11 are detailed.

June 14, 2022 Read more →
Windows 2 min read
How to Change Power Plan in Windows 11

This post provides instructions for students and new users to change the power plan in Windows 11. Power plans or schemes are collections of system settings that manage power usage and conservation for devices. Plans include Balance, Power saving, High Performance, and Ultimate Performance. Adjusting these can optimize device performance, improve battery life, and reduce power consumption.

June 13, 2022 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Check Active Power Plans in Windows 11

The post instructs students and new users on how to view their active power plan, also known as a power scheme, in Windows 11. Power plans, a collection of hardware and system settings, manage computer power use and conservation, improving battery life and reducing power consumption. The post also guides users through the steps of viewing their device's active power plan in the classic Control Panel of Windows 11.

June 8, 2022 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 2 min read
How to Install LibreOffice on Ubuntu Linux

The post guides students and new Linux users on installing LibreOffice, a free, open-source productivity software, on Ubuntu Linux. LibreOffice, a successor to OpenOffice, comes with diverse applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. The article details installation procedures, either automatically with a desktop version of Ubuntu, manually by downloading the DEB package, or using the APT package repository.

June 6, 2022 Read more →
Windows 2 min read
How to Open Folders in New Windows on Windows 11

This guide explains how to configure Windows 11 to open a new folder in its window in File Explorer instead of the default, which is the same window. This feature enables users to maintain separate windows for each folder, which aids multi-tasking. The procedure involves manually adjusting settings within File Explorer options.

June 3, 2022 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 2 min read
How to Delete Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates

The post provides a guide for students and new users on how to delete Let's Encrypt SSL certificates using Certbot on Ubuntu Linux. Certbot, a command-line tool, is utilized for creating, renewing, revoking, and deleting these certificates. Instructions are given for signing into the server and using the command terminal to execute deletion commands.

June 2, 2022 Read more →
Windows 2 min read
How to Change Touchpad Sensitivity in Windows 11

The post instructs students and new users on how to adjust the touchpad sensitivity in Windows 11. The guide explains how to navigate through the System Settings pane to reach the touchpad settings. There, users can adapt the touchpad's sensitivity according to their needs, improving responsiveness and pointer movement control.

May 31, 2022 Read more →
Windows 2 min read
How to Enable Desktop Stickers in Windows 11

The post details how to enable and use the hidden desktop stickers feature in Windows 11, available only in Microsoft Insider Preview program for Windows 11 build 25162 or later versions. Users can personalise their desktops using stickers, which remain in place even when the desktop wallpaper changes. Enabling this feature involves adjustments in the Windows Registry. Users can then add, edit, resize, and move stickers, offering a new layer of customization.

May 29, 2022 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 2 min read
How to Install Apache Solr on Ubuntu Linux

This post provides a guide on installing Apache Solr, an open-source search platform, on Ubuntu Linux. The process involves installing Java, downloading and extracting Solr, installing it using provided commands, checking the service status, and configuring data collections. Users are also guided on allowing external access, configuring the firewall, and accessing the admin console.

May 28, 2022 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 2 min read
Install Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu: Step-by-Step Guide

This text guides students and new users through the process of installing and using Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Ubuntu Linux. As an open-source, cross-platform, feature-rich code editor, VS Code offers syntax highlight and Git control, among others. The guide advises enabling the VS Code repository and installing its package using a command-line interface. Various commands are shared to help users set up VS Code successfully.

May 25, 2022 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Install .NET Core (dotnet) SDK on Ubuntu Linux

The post instructs on installing and using Microsoft .NET Core SDK on Ubuntu Linux; an open-source, cross-platform framework. The current stable version is 6.0, supported for 3 years. Instructions detail how to install the .NET Runtime included SDK and verify its installation, either via HTTPS or Snap, both methods ensuring ease of .NET apps development. The post concludes by encouraging user interaction.

Windows 2 min read
How to Enable Narrator Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 11

The post provides a step-by-step guide on enabling or disabling the keyboard shortcut for the Narrator app in Windows 11, a screen-reading tool for those with limited vision. It notes that the Narrator can mistakenly be turned on using the shortcut (Windows key + CTRL + ENTER) and offers instructions to avoid such instances.

May 24, 2022 Read more →
Windows 1 min read
How to Enable Desktop Search Box in Windows 11

The post provides a guide for students and new users to toggle the desktop search box in Windows 11. This feature is exclusively available for the devices enrolled in Microsoft Insider Preview program and allows users to query web content via Bing directly from their desktop. The write-up also covers how this functionality can be enabled or disabled.

May 19, 2022 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Enable or Disable Suggested Actions in Windows 11

The post outlines how to enable or disable the 'Suggested Actions' feature in Windows 11, available to those enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. The feature suggests relevant actions when you copy relevant content like dates, phone numbers, etc. inside or across different apps, making everyday tasks quicker and easier.

May 15, 2022 Read more →