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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.

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Windows 11Ubuntu LinuxCMSApps and Browsers
Windows 3 min read
How to Enable Find My Device in Windows 11

This content guides users through enabling the "Find my device" feature in Windows 11, which helps locate lost or stolen devices. The user must be signed into their Microsoft account, and the Windows Location service must be active. Once enabled, users can locate the device through an online Microsoft account map. Various ways to reach the System Settings to enable this feature are described, as well as instructions to retrieve the device's location.

January 5, 2022 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Enable or Disable App Launch Tracking in Windows 11

This post provides a guide for students and users on how to turn app launch tracking on or off in Windows 11. This feature improves Start and search results by tracking app usage, plus organizes frequently used apps for easy access. With step-by-step instructions for disabling and enabling, users can customize this feature via the System Settings pane.

January 3, 2022 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Manage Most Used Apps on Windows 11 Start Menu

The post guides Windows 11 users on how to display or hide the 'Most used apps' list in the Start menu. It details sections of the Start menu, including Pinned, All apps, and Recommended, and instructs on extending each section to include more apps. It further provides procedures to turn on/off the list, accessed in the 'All apps' section, under System Settings, utilizing Windows' centralized configurations.

CMS 11 min read
How to Migrate a Website to Google Cloud Without Downtime

This post outlines the process of migrating a website to Google Cloud with minimum or no downtime. Steps included are: learning basics like domain registration and setting up a Google Cloud server; ensuring compatibility between the old and new servers; backing up current server data; copying content to the new server; restoring the content on the Google server; and updating the DNS to point your domain to the new server IP. Detailed instructions for achieving these steps and relevant resources are provided.

January 2, 2022 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Change Windows 11 Password via Command Prompt

The article is a tutorial on how to change or reset a user password in Windows 11. It provides instructions for changing the password via the Windows Settings app and Control Panel. Alternatively, it offers more advanced methods using Command Prompt or Windows Terminal with PowerShell. The reasons for password changes include compromised accounts or maintaining security. The tutorial also provides steps for resetting a Microsoft account password, implying the process differs from local accounts.

CMS 11 min read
Migrate Your Moodle Site to Google Cloud: Step-by-Step Guide

The post explains the step-by-step process of migrating a Moodle website to a Google Cloud server with minimal downtime. The steps include inventorying the current server, setting up a Google Cloud server, installing necessary softwares, configuring the new server to mirror the current one, backing up the current server data, transferring the data to Google Cloud, restorations, validating configurations and finally updating DNS to connect with the new server.

January 1, 2022 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Show Taskbar Apps on All Displays in Windows 11

The post details how to manage taskbar app behavior in Windows 11 with multiple displays. Users can choose between showing tasks on all taskbars or only on the main display. Three options allow users to manipulate how apps are displayed between multiple taskbars. Guidance is given on how to reach and adjust these settings within Windows' centralized System Settings.

CMS 11 min read
How to Migrate Your Magento Site to Google Cloud with Minimal Downtime

The post details the process of migrating a Magento website from one server to a Google Cloud server, for students and new users. Steps encompass server preparation, inventory aggregation, setting up a Google Cloud server, LAMP or LEMP installation, server configuration, data backup, copying content to the new server, and restoring it. Following that, users should validate configurations, update DNS records, and perform tests before finalizing the migration.

December 31, 2021 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Disable or Enable Welcome Experience in Windows 11

This article instructs on managing the Windows Welcome Experience in Windows 11, a feature that highlights new and suggested content post-update. The article provides step-by-step instructions on turning the feature off or on using System Settings. By adjusting a single setting in the Notifications pane, users can control their exposure to highlighted updates.

CMS 11 min read
Joomla Migration to Google Cloud: Step-by-Step Guide

The article provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for migrating a Joomla website to a Google Cloud server without downtime. Starting with registration on Google Cloud and server setting, it covers the preparation of the new server, backup, transfer, and restoration of data. It highlights the importance of ensuring identical configurations in both servers and testing before making the new server live. Post-installation fine-tuning is also mentioned for perfect setup.

December 30, 2021 Read more →
CMS 11 min read
Migrate Drupal to Google Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide

The content provides a guide for migrating a Drupal website to Google Cloud without downtime. It involves processes like initial server inventory, registering and setting up Google Cloud, installing necessary software packages such as LAMP or LEMP, backing up current server data, copying the server content to Google Cloud, and restoring the data there. It also recommends configuration validations, domain redirections through DNS updates, and system fine-tuning post-migration.

December 29, 2021 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Enable or Disable Taskbar App Badges in Windows 11

The post guides users on managing app badge notifications on the Windows 11 Taskbar, including turning them off to maintain privacy. The settings are adjustable via the System Settings pane and involve navigations through Personalization and Taskbar sections. If disabled and required again, the process is simply reversible.

CMS 11 min read
Seamless WordPress Migration to Google Cloud

This post guides students through the process of migrating a WordPress website to Google Cloud without downtime. Key steps include preparing the new server environment, updating DNS records, duplicating configurations from the current server to Google Cloud, backing up server data, transferring and restoring content, and finally, updating DNS to point to the new server. The guide provides commands and procedures for each step to assist in successful migration.

Ubuntu Linux 6 min read
How to Create your Website on Google Cloud Server

This post is a comprehensive guide on setting up websites on Google Cloud servers, particularly those running Ubuntu Linux. Topics cover domain registration, Google Cloud server setup, installation of important software and packages, to the use of popular content management systems (CMS). The guide also highlights connecting to the Google Cloud server and creating websites on these servers. Tools to enhance website functionality are discussed, with additional steps on securing them with free SSL certificates.

December 28, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 5 min read
Check PHP Version and Install on Ubuntu 24.04

This article details the steps to check and install a specific PHP version on Ubuntu 24.04, highlighting its significance for web development compatibility. It covers checking installed PHP versions, using the phpinfo() function, identifying PHP modules, and installing specific PHP versions via third-party repositories, ensuring optimal server performance and security.

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