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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 2 min read
How to Find and Use Notepad in Windows 11

The text guides students and new users on how to find and use Microsoft Notepad in Windows 11, highlighting its basic text-editing features. It explains its limitations compared to WordPad and Notepad++, which offer advanced features and support more formats. It advises using Word or alternative productivity suites for more complex document creation, and provides steps for finding, opening, and saving files in Notepad.

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Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Set Up a Nginx Server Block on Ubuntu Linux

This post provides a guide on configuring an Nginx server block file on Ubuntu Linux to host multiple websites on a single server. The tutorial covers creating website directory structures including a site's document root, modifying permissions, preparing basic HTML content for testing, and setting up Nginx virtual host files. The steps are repeatable for multiple domains.

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Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Set Up an Apache Virtual Hosts on Ubuntu Linux

This post explains how to configure an Apache Virtual Host file on Ubuntu Linux. Apache's Virtual Host feature enables running multiple websites on one server, each operating independently with unique settings. Instructions are provided on creating website directory structures and configuring the Virtual Host file, using the example.com domain as an exemplar. The process includes assigning permissions, creating an index.html file, and creating a site-specific Virtual Host configuration file.

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Windows 3 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.

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CMS 3 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.

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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.

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Windows 2 min read
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Windows 2 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.

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Windows 5 min read
How to Enable or Disable Windows 11 Services

The post guides users on managing services in Windows 11. It discusses the different startup types, like automatic, automatic (delayed start), manual, and disabled. It further instructs on how to enable or disable services through the Services app and Command Prompt. The control of services helps optimize system performance and cater to individual usage needs.

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CMS 3 min read
How to Create Your Website Domain

The article explains the process of creating a website domain using Google Domains. It emphasizes the importance of a memorable, unique domain name and offers guidelines for finding one. The post also walks readers through the registration process on Google Domains, outlines the costs involved, and concludes by stressing the next step of pointing the domain to a server.

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