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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 11Ubuntu LinuxCMSApps and Browsers
Windows 5 min read
How to Show or Hide OS Edition on Windows 11

The article provides instructions on how to display or hide the OS Edition and Build watermark on a Windows 11 desktop background. This can be achieved by updating certain values in the Windows Registry. Instructions vary depending on whether changes are to be applied to individual users or system-wide. The guide also includes troubleshooting advice.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Start or Stop Windows Automatic Maintenance

The article provides instructions on how to manually start or stop Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) in Windows 11. WAM performs various background tasks such as system updates, security checks, and malware scans. Users can adjust these schedules and manually manipulate WAM through the Control Panel app or Windows Terminal.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Change Windows 11 Automatic Maintenance Time

The article provides methods for scheduling Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) on Windows 11. WAM conducts tasks like updates and security checks, usually at 2 AM. The guide highlights three ways to customize this time: via Control Panel, the Local Group Policy Editor, or the Windows Registry Editor. It emphasizes using a time when the computer isn't likely to be interrupted.

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Windows 4 min read
Where Are Windows Automatic Maintenance Tasks in Windows 11?

The article provides a guide to Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM), a feature on Windows 11 that performs various background tasks at a default time of 2 AM. Microsoft recommends keeping WAM enabled for tasks like updating the OS and apps, checking security, and scanning for malware. The article also outlines steps to list all WAM tasks using the Windows Terminal app. This list can further be saved in a text file.

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Ubuntu Linux 9 min read
How to Install Fleet Osquery Manager on Ubuntu Linux

This article provides a detailed guide for installing and using Fleet Osquery Manager on Ubuntu Linux. Fleet is an open-source platform that aids IT admins with device management, featuring live query ability, and real-time visibility of servers, containers, and laptops. The installation process includes setting up MariaDB database server and Redis Server, creating a dedicated user, downloading Fleet binary, generating SSL/TLS certificates, and finally, setting up Fleet services.

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Windows 4 min read
Map Network Drives with PowerShell in Windows 11

The article details how to map or unmap network drives using the PowerShell application in Windows 11. It provides step-by-step instructions for the process, starting from opening the PowerShell app to entering the command format. The article also describes how to store credentials to avoid repeated password entry and how to disconnect shared network drives using PowerShell commands.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Change Narrator Voice in Windows 11

This article provides a detailed guide on how to customize the Narrator's voice, speed, pitch, and volume in Windows 11 using Narrator settings in the Windows Settings app. The Narrator, a screen-reading app, aids those with vision limitations and has functionalities like sending emails, browsing the web, and document writing. Users can install additional natural voices and utilize state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology on Windows devices.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Add Natural Voices in Windows 11 Narrator

The article provides a detailed guide on how to add or remove Natural Voices on the Narrator app in Windows 11. The Narrator app, a screen-reading tool for those with limited vision, supports two types of voices - Legacy and Natural. This advanced text-to-speech feature is always available on Windows even without an internet connection. Adding or removing voices involves accessing Windows Settings and using the PowerShell app for installations or uninstallations.

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Windows 4 min read
How Can SMB Compression Speed Up Windows 11 File Transfers?

This article guides on how to use the SMB compression feature in Windows 11 for mapping a network drive, reducing data transferred over networks. The feature is automatically enabled, but can be manually activated. Alongside existing shared network locations, new ones can be created with SMB compression built-in using various command formats.

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Windows 5 min read
4 PCs, 1 Mouse: PowerToys Mouse Without Borders

The tutorial outlines the use of PowerToys' 'Mouse Without Borders' feature in Windows 11, which enables a single keyboard and mouse to control up to four machines. It further simplifies file and clipboard content sharing. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on PowerToys installation and configuring Mouse Without Borders.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Use Android Nearby Share on Windows 11

The article provides a guide to installing and using Android's Nearby Share feature on Windows 11. This feature, still in beta, allows Android users to securely share files with nearby Windows devices. Notably, the Windows devices must run a 64-bit version or up and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. No additional app is needed for Android 6+ devices. The post also suggests using Windows' Phone Link app for Android file sharing.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Enable File Preview in Windows 11 PowerToys

The article provides a tutorial on how to use PowerToys Peek, the utility tool for Windows 11, to preview files and images without opening them. By installing PowerToys and enabling the Peek feature, users can select and preview files using the CTRL + Spacebar shortcut, similar to MacOS's Spacebar feature. The tutorial also guides on how to turn off this feature.

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Windows 7 min read
How to Enable or Disable Regedit in Windows 11

The article guides on enabling or disabling the Registry Editor on Windows 11. The Registry Editor helps perform tasks like fixing errors and enhancing Windows performance. System administrators can control its access. This can be done through the Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry Editor or Windows PowerShell. Changes get applied after a system restart.

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Windows 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Task Manager in Windows 11

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the Task Manager app in Windows 11, a functionality important for system administrators. This can be done either through the Local Group Policy Editor, exploring specific user configurations and changing settings, or using the Windows Registry Editor and modifying corresponding keys. Both methods require a system restart to apply changes.

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Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Disable IPv6 on Ubuntu Linux

This article outlines how to disable IPv6 on Ubuntu Linux, which is enabled by default. It recommends disabling IPv6 when network infrastructure or applications do not support it. The simplest method involves modifying the /etc/sysctl.conf file and executing specific commands to apply the changes. The user can then verify that IPv6 is disabled.

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