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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 11Ubuntu LinuxCMSApps and Browsers
Windows 4 min read
How to Enable or Disable Windows 11 Search Indexing

The post provides a detailed guide to utilizing Windows Search Indexing in Windows 11, including enabling, disabling, and adjusting indexing options. Users can perform these functions through Windows settings or via the command prompt. This post also explains how Indexing enhances search speeds within specific folders or across the PC by creating local indexes of content.

December 6, 2021 Read more →
CMS 6 min read
How to Install Nextcloud on Google Cloud Server

This guide provides instructions on setting up and installing Nextcloud, an open-source, self-hosted file sync and sharing platform, on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux. The process involves registering a domain name, establishing a Google Cloud server, and installing relevant software and packages. With the completion of these steps, users can create their own cloud storage service akin to Dropbox and OneDrive.

December 5, 2021 Read more →
CMS 6 min read
How to Install ownCloud on Google Cloud Server

The post offers guidance to students and new users on installing ownCloud on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux to develop a cloud storage service akin to Dropbox or OneDrive. The step-by-step guide includes registering a domain name, setting up a Google Cloud server, and installing necessary software and packages. The post is the last in a series educating readers on creating their own dynamic, effective cloud storage service using ownCloud.

Windows 3 min read
How to Reset AutoPlay Settings in Windows 11

This article provides a guide for students and new users to reset the AutoPlay settings in Windows 11. AutoPlay allows users to set default actions for specific media or devices attached to a Windows computer. The post includes steps on how to reset these settings to their original defaults using the Control Panel app.

December 4, 2021 Read more →
CMS 6 min read
How to Install PrestaShop on Google Cloud Server

This post series offered a beginner's guide to creating and running a functional online product store, detailing steps from domain registration to server setup on Google Cloud using Ubuntu Linux. It emphasized the role of open-source eCommerce platform, PrestaShop, and auxiliary software like Apache, Nginx, PHP, MySQL, or MariaDB, in realizing a dynamic, efficient, innovative website. Users learned to connect to their Google Cloud servers, install necessary tools, and secure their PrestaShop site with free SSL certificates.

CMS 6 min read
How to Install Moodle on Google Cloud Server

The post details the process of installing Moodle on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux. It builds on a series of prior instructions, including setting up Google Cloud servers and installing necessary software. Once set up, Moodle facilitates the creation of dynamic online courses. The post includes steps for connecting via SSH to the Google Cloud server, followed by instructions for installing and managing Moodle directly from a browser.

December 3, 2021 Read more →
CMS 6 min read
How to Install Magento on Google Cloud Server

This guide teaches how to install Magento 2 on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux. It provides a detailed step-by-step process that starts from domain registration, setting up a Google Cloud server, installing necessary software and packages, and finally installing Magento. Magento is an open-source eCommerce platform that enables users to create a professional, dynamic online store with a variety of templates and plugins. The guide is part of a series aimed at beginners, teaching them to create and run a website online.

Windows 2 min read
How to Run File Explorer as Administrator in Windows 11

This post guides students and new users on how to run File Explorer as an administrator on Windows 11. By default, it opens with normal privileges. The tutorial provides two methods: finding the explorer app in the C:\Windows folder to run as an administrator, or running it through the Task Manager. The user's account must belong to the administrator's group for these steps to work.

Windows 2 min read
How to Hide Folders from Windows Search in Windows 11

The post provides a step-by-step guide for students and new users on how to hide specific folders from Windows Search results in Windows 11. This feature allows customization of search results in order to prevent unnecessary system slowdowns by hiding unwanted content. This involves navigating to System Settings, and specifically to the Searching Windows settings pane, where folders can be added to or removed from the exclusion list.

Windows 3 min read
How to Enable or Disable Automatic Sign-in After Windows 11 Update

The post guides users through the process of enabling or disabling automatic sign-in after an update in Windows 11. When enabled, Windows saves the user's sign-in credentials and uses them automatically to finish installing updates. This feature can be managed through the Windows System Settings under 'Sign-in options.' It is exclusively applied during updates, with regular sign-in prompts remaining at other times.

December 2, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 6 min read
How to Install LEMP on Google Cloud Server

The post guides beginners on how to install the LEMP stack, a solution used to build many popular websites and apps, on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux. The content comprises a series of instructions, starting with domain registration and setting up a Google Cloud server, followed by steps to install necessary software packages aiding in building LEMP-based websites or applications.

Windows 3 min read
How to Enable or Disable Windows Update Delivery Optimization

The post guides on enabling or disabling Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 11. This feature allows PCs to receive and send updates and Microsoft Store apps to other computers, expediting the update process. However, for privacy concerns, Windows Update Delivery Optimization can be turned off, restricting update downloads to Microsoft's servers only.

Windows 3 min read
How to Free Up Space by Moving SoftwareDistribution Folder

The article provides a guide for changing or moving the Windows Updates SoftwareDistribution folder in Windows 11. This is useful when running low on storage space, as updates can fail to install due to space limitations. The guide instructs how to create a new folder in a larger partition, stop the Windows Updates service, and create a symbolic link to the new location. This allows future updates to be downloaded to the new folder location.

December 1, 2021 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 6 min read
How to Install LAMP on Google Cloud Server

The post guides users on installing the LAMP stack on Google Cloud servers with Ubuntu Linux. It's part of a series providing step-by-step instructions, from registering a domain name to setting up a Google Cloud server and installing essential software and packages. After successfully creating a website domain, setting up the server, and having Apache, Nginx, PHP, MySQL, or MariaDB installed, readers can proceed with installing the LAMP stack.

Windows 4 min read
How to Burn a CD or DVD in Windows 11

The post provides a guide on how to burn a CD or DVD on Windows 11. Although less popular due to cheaper, larger capacity thumb drives, burning a CD/DVD remains an option for content backup or transfer. The process involves inserting a blank disc into an optical drive and following the provided instructions to burn the content. Various disc types, including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW, can be used, each with different capabilities.

November 30, 2021 Read more →