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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To use an ICC color profile in Windows 11, open the classic Color Management tool, select your monitor, check Use my settings for this device, and add the profile file.…
Snap Layouts in Windows 11 arranges open windows into preset grid positions so you can see several apps at once. Hover over a window’s maximize button and a pop-up of…
Changing the date format in Windows 11 lets you switch between layouts like DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD so dates match your local habits. Windows 11 splits these regional options across…
A Windows 11 theme bundles your desktop background, accent color, sounds, and mouse pointer into one package. You can apply a ready-made theme, build your own from individual settings, save…
To download and install a language pack in Windows 11, open Settings › Time & language › Language & region, click Add a language, choose the language and click Install.…
The print queue in Windows 11 shows every document waiting to print, along with its status. Checking it lets you inspect active documents, cancel frozen print jobs, or restart a…
Automatic lock screen settings in Windows 11 control how long your PC sits idle before it turns off the display and asks for your password or PIN again. You set…
Dark mode in Windows 11 is in Settings › Personalization › Colors, under the Choose your mode drop-down. Selecting Dark there turns the Start menu, taskbar, Settings, File Explorer, and…
Storage Sense in Windows 11 is a built-in tool that deletes unneeded data to free up disk space. It cleans out leftover application caches, old update logs, and error reports…
Windows Security is the built-in antivirus and security app in Windows 10 and 11. It shows whether your PC is protected against malware, viruses and other threats. Its dashboard reports…
Snap Layouts in Windows 11 arranges several open windows into organized grids on your screen. Instead of resizing windows by hand, you drag an app to the edge or corner…
Dynamic Lock in Windows 11 locks your PC automatically when you walk away. It tracks the Bluetooth signal of a paired phone. When you move out of range for about…
Changing the Windows 11 taskbar color lets you override the default look and apply an accent shade to your taskbar and Start menu. You can also apply it to title…
Reinstalling the Bluetooth driver in Windows 11 replaces broken driver software with a clean copy. A driver is the small program that lets Windows talk to a piece of hardware,…
To clear automatic lock screen settings in Windows 11, turn off each trigger that locks the PC on its own: the sign-in requirement, Dynamic Lock, the screen saver, and the…
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