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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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Browsers 2 min read
How to View Microsoft Edge Policies

This article provides a guide on how to view or list all policies Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. Instructions include opening the Microsoft Edge browser, entering "edge://policy" into the address bar, and navigating the Policies page. The post aids in determining why certain features may be inaccessible or non-functional.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Change Windows Terminal Launch Size

This article explains how to customize the Windows Terminal's launch size in Windows 11, a feature supported by its many advanced functions such as multiple tabs and Unicode support. The launch size is determined by the settings for the number of character columns (width) and rows (height). The tutorial explains a step-by-step guide to making these changes.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Change Font Size in Windows 11 Handwriting Panel

This post provides instructions on how to modify the font size in the handwriting panel in Windows 11, a feature available on touchscreen devices. Users can adjust the font size from the default medium to small or large using the Windows Settings App or the Windows Registry Editor. The specific steps for each method are detailed.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Change Handwriting Font in Windows 11

This is a guide on how to change the font in the Handwriting Panel on Windows 11, available on touch-enabled devices. You can use the touch keyboard feature and the Handwriting Panel to write with a pen or fingertip. You can alter the default Ink Free font type used in the Handwriting Panel through the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor. The steps to perform these changes are detailed in the guide.

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Windows 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Windows Security Notifications in Windows 11

The article provides a procedure to enable or disable all Windows Security notifications in Windows 11. It guides through two methods of achieving this - using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry Editor. The procedures involve navigating specific folders or keys, altering settings or values, and restarting the computer for changes to take effect.

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Windows 2 min read
Enable Handwriting: Use Your Fingertip in Windows 11

This article provides instructions to enable or disable the use of fingertip for writing in the handwriting panel in Windows 11. This feature is available for touchscreen devices and can be adjusted using either the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor. The process includes navigating to specific settings or folders and altering check boxes or values.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Open Windows Terminal as Admin Automatically

The article discusses how to automate the Windows Terminal app to open as an admin window in Windows 11. It teaches using the app's settings, specifically the 'Run this profile as Administrator' toggle. Another method discussed involves editing the app's JSON configuration file, where adding "elevate:true" or "elevate:false" would enable or disable this feature respectively.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Enable or Disable Closing Warnings in Windows Terminal

This article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the warning message when closing multiple tabs in Windows Terminal. The process involves either accessing 'Settings' and adjusting the 'Warn when closing more than one tab' option or manually adding a specific line to the Terminal app's built-in JSON configuration file.

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Browsers 4 min read
How to Enable or Disable Edge Mini Menu

The post describes how to enable or disable the Mini Menu feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, which shows a compact menu when text is selected, can be controlled via the browser's 'Appearance' settings or through the Windows Registry Editor. Users can disable the Mini Menu for individual sites, without needing to turn off the entire feature.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Change Geographic Location in Windows 11

The article instructs how to enable or disable the geographic location feature in Windows 11, a service that provides location-specific services such as local shops, directions, weather information, and more. It provides thorough steps on how to adjust this setting through both the Local Group Policy Editor and the Windows Registry Editor, giving users full control over their location settings.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Install VBScript in Windows 11

This article provides a guide on how to install or uninstall the legacy VBScript feature on Windows 11, originally removed in favor of JavaScript. Using the Windows Settings app feature, users can select VBScript under the optional features settings pane. Alternatively, installation or uninstallation can be completed via command line in the Windows Terminal app.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Change PowerShell Execution Policies in Windows 11

The article discusses the process of setting or changing Windows PowerShell script execution policies in Windows 11. PowerShell's execution policy is a safety feature that controls how it loads files and runs scripts to avoid the execution of malicious scripts. The text further elaborates on various execution policies and steps to modify them via System Settings, the PowerShell app, and Windows Registry Editor. The user can define an execution policy for a local computer, a current user, or a particular session, enabling basic rules and preventing unintentional violation of them.

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Browsers 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Visual Search in Microsoft Edge

The article details how to enable or disable the Visual Search feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, part of the Smart Explore functionality, shows an icon when hovering over an image, offering more related content. The post elaborates on two ways to manipulate this feature: through the browser's setting or via the Windows Registry Editor.

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Windows 3 min read
Why Use Windows 11 Calculator Always on Top?

This summary discusses how to use the "Always on top" mode for the Calculator app in Windows 11. This mode allows the Calculator window to stay open above other windows, which can be toggled on and off using a highlighted button or a keyboard shortcut (Alt + Up/Down Arrow).

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Windows 5 min read
How to Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11

This article provides instructions on how to adjust the text cursor thickness in Windows 11 for better visibility, through three different methods: using the Windows Settings app, the Control Panel app, and the Windows Registry Editor. Efforts include increasing the blink rate, turning on cursor indicator and adjusting cursor thickness.

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