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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.

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
Ubuntu Linux 5 min read
How to Add Users to Groups in Ubuntu Linux

This article provides a guide for adding users to groups in Ubuntu Linux, a function that helps regulate account access to resources. It distinguishes between primary and secondary groups, with a new account automatically joining the corresponding primary group. The text also specifies how to add a user to a group, change a user's primary group, and lists all groups in Ubuntu Linux.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Re-Register Microsoft Store in Windows 11

The article provides a guide to re-register the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Store app comes pre-installed and if it malfunctions or corrupts, troubleshooting steps include resetting, repairing, reinstalling or re-registering the app. The process to re-register the app for the current user or all users, using PowerShell commands, is explained step-by-step.

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Windows 14 min read
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 11

The text provides an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11, detailing combinations for general use, command prompt operations, dialog box functions, File Explorer tasks, virtual desktop switching, taskbar engagements, and settings navigation. The post emphasizes the efficiency of keyboard shortcuts as an alternative to mouse-dependent actions, potentially replacing its necessity for many commands.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Uninstall Windows Mixed Reality on Windows 11

The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to uninstall Windows Mixed Reality (a spatial operating system) from Windows 11 via the Settings app. Uninstalling Windows Mixed Reality can help resolve potential issues and free up disk space. Note that uninstalling will erase user info, but the Mixed Reality apps will remain on the computer.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Add or Remove Mixed Reality Pane in Windows 11

The article provides a guide on how to add or remove the Mixed Reality pane in the Settings app on Windows 11. Windows Mixed Reality, a spatial operating system, can be set up using a compatible headset. After setup, the Mixed Reality pane is automatically added to the Settings app. Users can manually add or remove this pane by manipulating the Windows Registry. The article includes explicit steps to perform this task.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Share Windows from Taskbar in Windows 11

This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable Windows 11's new taskbar feature that allows users to share windows from the taskbar in meeting calls. Users can activate or deactivate this feature either through the Settings app or by using the Windows Registry Editor.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Enable or Disable Forced Shutdown in Windows 11

The article explains how to turn on or off forced button/lid shutdown in Windows 11. This setting determines what happens when the power or sleep button on the computer is pressed. The force shutdown feature can potentially result in unsaved documents and data loss. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for enabling or disabling this feature via the Control Panel.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Enable Advanced Graphics in Defender Application Guard

The article provides instructions on enabling or disabling Advanced Graphics with Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Edge in Windows 11. The Application Guard isolates untrusted sites and files, limiting specific actions like file printing and camera use. However, enabling Advanced Graphics yields improved video and visual performance. The text, besides explaining the procedure via the Windows Security app, also offers guidance on using the Windows Registry Editor to achieve the same result.

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Windows 2 min read
Customize End of Focus Alarm Sounds in Windows 11

The article provides a guide on changing the alarm sound following a Focus session or break in Windows 11. Focus, a feature in Windows 11, works with the Clock app to manage distractions. By default, an alarm and notification signal the end of Focus sessions or breaks. Users who dislike the default Tap sound have the option to change or deactivate these alarms using the Clock app settings.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Disable Alarm Windows 11: Complete Guide

The article explains how to activate or deactivate the end-of-break alarm in the Focus feature of Windows 11. Focus helps to minimize distractions by incorporating a timer and music into the Clock app. Breaks can be set during long sessions, after which an alarm sounds. This can be toggled on and off within the Clock app settings for users who find it distracting.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Turn On or off End of Session Sound in Windows 11 Focus

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the end of session sound after a Focus session in Windows 11. Windows 11's Focus feature, designed to minimize distractions, notifies users with an alarm sound post-session. The alert sound can be toggled on or off in the Clock app settings.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Always Show the Forward Button in Microsoft Edge

This informative text describes how to control the forward button visibility on the Microsoft Edge browser toolbar. By default, this button appears automatically when possible to navigate forward. However, it can be set to be consistently visible by navigating through the browser's settings: Settings>Appearance>Customize toolbar>Select which buttons to show on the toolbar>Always show.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Add or Remove Remote Desktop Users in Windows 11

The article outlines the process of adding or removing Remote Desktop users in Windows 11. Remote Desktop, included by default with Windows, allows remote access to a PC's apps, files, and network resources. To permit this, users must be added to the Remote Desktop Users group. The article provides steps to do this using the Windows Settings app, Control Panel, Local Users and Group applet, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Disable ‘Let’s Finish Setting Up Your Device’ in Windows 11

The piece provides steps to control the visibility of the "Let's finish setting up your device" window in Windows 11, prompted after upgrades. Users can do this through the Settings app by adjusting Notification settings or by altering the Windows Registry. The window aims to connect your device to Microsoft services for improved work efficiency and security. It may appear more often for devices receiving pre-release versions of Windows.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Open Favorites in New Tabs in Microsoft Edge

The article provides a guide for activating or deactivating the "Always open favorites in new tab" feature in Microsoft Edge, starting with version 110. The feature, however, is not universally accessible yet. The post explains how to access this setting through the 'Settings' and then 'Appearance' page and use a toggle button to enable or disable it.

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