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.
Writes about: Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, CMS, Apps and Browsers
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Lock screen notifications for reminders and VoIP calls in Windows 11 show alerts from apps like Skype or Teams right on your sign-in screen before you unlock your computer. Turning…
The Snipping Tool is the built-in screenshot app in Windows 11 that lets you capture, save, and share pictures of your screen. Reinstalling the app clears out bugs and fixes…
Uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Paint in Windows 11 fixes corrupted files, stubborn crashes, and missing tools in under five minutes. Paint is the built-in drawing and image editing program that…
Screen sharing with sound in Microsoft Teams lets you stream computer audio directly into a virtual meeting so everyone on the call hears your videos, music, or app sounds. Microsoft…
Changing audio sources in Microsoft Teams lets you pick the exact microphone, speaker, and headphones you want to use for your calls. If your computer has more than one sound…
Smart App Control in Windows 11 blocks untrusted programs from opening on your PC by checking every app before it runs. This security feature stops risky software that can damage…
Removing a shared folder shortcut on OneDrive.com hides the folder from your view without deleting the actual files or affecting the owner’s copy. These shortcuts act as quick links to…
Adding shortcuts to a shared folder in OneDrive puts files sent by coworkers or friends right into your main file list so you can open them instantly. This feature creates…
WSL containers run Linux apps right on your Windows 11 PC without needing a separate virtual machine. This built-in feature connects the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which lets you…
App recommendation settings in Windows 11 control where your PC suggests and allows you to download new software. These rules keep your computer safe by stopping you from installing random…
Checking if an app or program is installed in Windows 11 takes just a few clicks using the built-in Settings app. This central list shows every piece of software on…
Removing a printer in Windows 11 clears out old or broken printer icons that clutter your device list and cause printing errors. The Settings app lets you delete any printer…
Signing in to Microsoft Edge using non-Microsoft accounts on Windows 11 controls whether you can link external services like Google or Apple to your browser profile. Starting with Microsoft Edge…
The Teams app bar is the vertical menu on the left side of Microsoft Teams that holds shortcuts like Chat, Calendar, and Teams. Auto-collapsing the app bar hides this menu…
App names in Microsoft Teams are the text labels that sit below app icons in the left sidebar. Hiding these labels shrinks the sidebar and clears up messy space on…
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