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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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Richard

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.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Use Gmail in Outlook on Windows 11

This summary explains how to add Gmail to the new Outlook app in Windows 11. The new Outlook features a modern design supporting multiple account types and enables simple switching to other applications. The article provides comprehensive steps to add a Gmail account to the app, including how to sync Google Calendar and Contacts.

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Browsers 4 min read
How to Manage Addresses in Google Chrome

The article outlines how to add or delete addresses stored in Google Chrome, a feature designed for secure, convenient management of credit card information and associated addresses for automatic form filling. The process involves navigating to the "Settings", "Autofill and passwords", and the "Addresses and more" page, where users can edit, delete, or manually add addresses.

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Browsers 4 min read
How to Enable On-Device Encryption in Google Chrome

Google Chrome has a new feature called on-device encryption that secures your passwords by encoding them on your device before saving to Google Password Manager. The unique encryption key ensures only the user can access this information. If the key is lost, the passwords could be lost too. The encryption can be set up within the browser's settings, and once enabled, only the original device with the specific passkey, fingerprint, or PIN will be able to access the encrypted information.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Use Windows Hello in Google Chrome

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the "Use Windows Hello when filling passwords" feature in Google Chrome. The new security feature prompts users to authenticate through Windows Hello each time they access saved passwords, thereby strengthening security particularly on shared devices. This guide provides clear instructions, including navigating Chrome settings, where to find and toggle the option on or off.

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Windows 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11

The article provides a guide to enable or disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11. Starting from build 23493, Copilot lets users interact with Bing Chat AI for system settings and multiple application usage. It can be added as a button on the Taskbar or be controlled using the Local Group Policy Editor. A range of commands for actions can be issued to Copilot.

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Browsers 5 min read
How to Enable/Disable Screenshots in Microsoft Edge

The article outlines methods for enabling or disabling the 'Save screenshots for site for History' feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. The latest version of Edge allows screenshots of visited sites to be saved as thumbnails. Users can adjust this setting in the browser's settings or via the Windows Registry editor. The article provides step-by-step instructions for both methods.

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Browsers 5 min read
How to Manage Your Addresses in Microsoft Edge Wallet

The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to add or remove addresses from the Microsoft Edge Wallet. The Wallet feature in Microsoft Edge allows for secure management of credit cards and associated addresses, along with autofill capabilities. Users can also control the autofill address feature through the Windows Registry editor settings.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Change Purchase Sign-in Settings in Microsoft Store

The article provides a guide on how to modify the Purchase sign-in settings in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11. These settings control whether or not a password is required when making a purchase. It emphasizes that changes to these settings only affect the device the user is currently signed into and will not apply to other devices.

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Browsers 4 min read
How to Toggle Personalization in Microsoft Edge

The article informs how to turn "Personalization & advertising" On or Off in the Microsoft Edge browser. This option allows Microsoft to collect and use your browsing data to offer personalized ads. Users can disable it through browser settings or Windows Registry editor, and manage additional advertising settings via the Microsoft account privacy dashboard.

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Browsers 2 min read
How to Manage Browsing Data in Microsoft Edge

The Microsoft Edge browser, now the default in Windows 11, has added a "Share browsing data with other Windows features" functionality. This feature, when enabled, syncs the user's browsing data with other Windows features, improving the accessibility of information like browsing history and recent tabs. Users can easily turn this feature on or off via the browser's settings.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Set HDR JXR Wallpapers in Windows 11

The latest Windows Build 25921 allows users to set HDR (JXR) image files as their desktop background. This feature enhances the display of desktop backgrounds on device screens with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities. To apply JXR files as a desktop background, you'd need to ensure your device supports or is connected to an HDR display, then personalize your background settings using the downloaded JXR file.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Enable Voice Access on Windows 11 Sign-In

The article describes how to enable or disable the "Start voice access before you sign in to your PC" option in Windows 11. Users can manage this feature through the Settings app in the Accessibility > Speech setting pane. Alternatively, changes can be made using Windows Registry editor. Presently, voice access supports English-U.S language and permits users to control their PC and send texts using voice commands.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Reset and Sync Microsoft Edge Data

This summary guides users on how to reset sync browser data from Microsoft's Cloud servers in Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. Given instances where synchronization is unsuccessful or to have your data removed from the cloud, the Edge browser offers an option to reset cloud data. Additionally, it's possible to re-sync Edge data on devices prior to deleting sync data from cloud servers. This process involves several steps, including accessing settings, navigating to profiles, selecting the "Reset sync server data" option, and confirming the action.

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Browsers 4 min read
How to Re-Sync Microsoft Edge Browser Data

This article provides a detailed guide on re-syncing browsing data on the Microsoft Edge browser, which may resolve issues with syncing a particular device. It describes a step-by-step process to access the 'Sync' settings on Microsoft Edge and initiate the re-syncing process, merging local browsing data with the sync data stored on Microsoft servers.

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