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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Microsoft Defender SmartScreen (a built-in security filter) checks files and websites before you open them to protect your PC from harmful apps. When you turn off this feature, Windows stops…
Swap your left and right mouse buttons to accommodate left-handed use or hand injuries. The change takes effect straight away, needs no restart, and you can reverse it at any…
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature in Windows 11 that stops malicious code from running in memory areas meant only for storing data. Processors use memory for two…
Microphone access for specific desktop apps in Windows 11 lets individual programs such as voice recorders and games hear your audio while other software stays blocked. Windows 11 controls these…
Mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 controls how fast the cursor moves across the screen when you move your mouse. If the cursor crawls or darts around, changing this setting…
Checking available storage space in Windows 11 shows you why a PC slows down or fails to install updates. When a drive fills up, Windows has no room to save…
Developer Mode in Windows 11 changes how your PC handles software by turning on tools for writing programs, testing local apps, and running Linux environments. These switches stay hidden by…
Display arrangement settings in Windows 11 control which screen holds your main desktop, taskbar, and notification area. This tutorial shows how to set the primary display, position your monitors, and…
Cloud Clipboard in Windows 11 lets you copy text on one PC and paste it on another PC signed in with the same Microsoft account. It keeps up to 25…
Pointer and cursor settings in Windows 11 let you enlarge the mouse pointer, change its color, and thicken the text cursor, the blinking line that shows where typing will appear.…
App permissions for webcam access in Windows 11 control which software can use your computer’s camera. They stop unwanted apps from switching it on behind your back. The switches live…
The Downloads folder in Windows 11 saves every file, photo, and app installer you download from the web by default. It is usually located at C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads, where USERNAME is your…
Speech recognition language packs in Windows 11 add local dictionaries and audio models, so your PC can process voice typing, text-to-speech, and offline dictation accurately. Without the right pack installed,…
File Explorer hides system files, file extensions and several customization switches by default. That keeps casual users from breaking things, but it gets in the way when you troubleshoot, hunt…
Advanced speech recognition voice models in Windows 11 control how your computer processes voice commands, dictation, and text-to-speech reading speeds through the Time & language Speech settings. When the language…
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