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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

Writes about: Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, CMS, Apps and Browsers

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Richard

Tech Writer, IT Professional

Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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Windows 11Ubuntu LinuxCMSApps and Browsers
Windows 3 min read
How to Choose App Icons for Windows 11 Taskbar

This article provides guidance on customizing the Taskbar in Windows 11 by selecting which app icons are visible in various sections, including the corner and overflow. Organizing icons can reduce clutter and enhance accessibility to frequently used applications, ultimately improving workspace efficiency and ensuring important notifications are not overlooked.

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Windows 6 min read
How to Change Account Picture in Windows 11 Easily

This article provides a guide on how to add or change your account profile picture in Windows 11. Users can personalize their profiles by selecting images that sync across devices with a Microsoft account. A distinctive picture helps differentiate accounts on the login screen, enhancing user experience and identification.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Windows 6 min read
How to Activate Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

This article outlines how to activate Microsoft Defender in Windows 11, emphasizing its importance for security against unauthorized access and malware. Users should navigate through Windows Settings to manage Defender settings. It’s advisable to keep Defender enabled unless other security programs are installed that may cause conflicts. Regular checks for updates are recommended.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Windows 7 min read
How to Add Local User Account in Windows 11

This article outlines the process of adding new local users in Windows 11, emphasizing its importance for security and efficiency when sharing a computer. It provides step-by-step guidance through System Settings to create accounts while distinguishing between local and Microsoft accounts. Having multiple user accounts enhances organization and personalization.

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Windows 4 min read
How to Add or Remove Widgets on Windows 11 Taskbar

This article describes how to manage widgets on the Windows 11 taskbar, which offer live updates on various topics. Users can activate or disable widgets via the Settings app or the Windows Registry. Proper widget management can enhance the user experience, with a note to back up settings before registry changes.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Change or Reset Your Windows 11 Password

The article outlines procedures to change or reset passwords in Windows 11. Users can change their password through the Settings app if they remember it. If forgotten, they can reset it using security questions or by accessing their Microsoft account. Resetting the device is a last resort, leading to data loss.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 3 min read
How to Log In as Root on Ubuntu WSL

This text presents a tutorial on logging in as a root user in Ubuntu on a Windows WSL environment. After installing Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), users can execute specific commands depending on the Ubuntu version to log in as root. Nevertheless, the author advises against usual root user login but admits there could be certain scenarios requiring this action. The instructions to revert to the standard account login are also provided.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Install Microsoft SQL Server on Ubuntu Linux

This tutorial guides students and new users on how to install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (MS SQL) on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04 LTS servers. Although MS SQL is not open-source, it can operate on open-source Linux systems. The guide includes steps on how to install MS SQL, add SQL Server Repository, update and install MS SQL, complete the setup, verify the service is running and install additional tools. Notably, Ubuntu-based systems with at least 2 GB of memory are required.

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CMS 10 min read
Ultimate Guide: Install Moodle on Windows WSL

This tutorial explains how to install Moodle, an open-source learning management system, on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Ubuntu OS. The steps cover enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu, Apache, MariaDB, PHP and configuring Moodle. The guide also mentions the release of WSL 2, which improves system performance and compatibility over the first version.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
CMS 13 min read
How to Install PrestaShop on Windows WSL

The tutorial provides detailed instructions to install the PrestaShop eCommerce platform on Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 with Ubuntu OS. This includes enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu on Windows, setting up the Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, PHP and related modules. Furthermore, it explains how to create a PrestaShop database, how to download PrestaShop, how to configure the site and finally, how to set up the PrestaShop platform.

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CMS 9 min read
How to Install ownCloud on Windows WSL

The tutorial details the process of installing an open-source, self-hosted file-syncing and sharing platform, ownCloud, on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Ubuntu OS, using Apache. It covers enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform in Windows, installing Ubuntu 20.04, Apache HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP. It further points out creating an ownCloud database, downloading and configuring ownCloud, and setting up the platform.

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CMS 9 min read
How to Install phpMyAdmin on Windows WSL with Apache

This tutorial provides detailed steps on how to install phpMyAdmin on Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) 2 with Apache HTTP server and Ubuntu OS. The guide covers enabling WSL in Windows, installing Ubuntu on Windows 10, running phpMyAdmin on it, and setting up the Apache HTTP server and MariaDB Database server. Finally, it leads through installing PHP and relevant modules, and then installing and configuring phpMyAdmin.

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Windows 10 min read
How to Install the LEMP Stack on Windows WSL

The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to install the LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB, PHP) on Windows 10 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2 and Ubuntu operating system. It covers enabling WSL and the Virtual Machine Platform, installing Ubuntu from the Windows Store, and then sequentially installing Nginx HTTP server, MariaDB database server, and PHP, including related modules.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Install the LAMP Stack on Windows WSL

The tutorial demonstrates the process of installing the LAMP stack on Windows 10 WSL 2 with Ubuntu OS. The steps involve enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform in Windows, downloading and setting up Ubuntu from the Windows store, and running through a series of commands to install and confirm the functionality of Linux (Ubuntu), Apache2 HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP Scripting Language. LAMP stack, a group of open-source software is indispensable to web applications and content management systems of today.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 3 min read
How to Install 1Password on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial guides users on how to install 1Password, a cross-platform password manager, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04. The software has now overcome previous stability issues for Linux. Users can install the software through either the DEB file or the command line from the official 1Password repository.

Updated Sep 2026 Read more →