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 adjust video quality for game clips in Windows 11, open Settings › Gaming › Captures, or press Windows key + G and open the Game Bar capture settings from…
A print queue stuck on Deleting in Windows 11 blocks new print jobs. The Print Spooler is the background service that manages jobs sent to the printer. It cannot clear…
To connect a scanner to your device in Windows 11, open Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners and select Add device. This guide covers a flatbed scanner,…
Resetting default app settings in Windows 11 clears out messy file associations, so files and web links open in the programs you want. Software installs and system updates often take…
Color management profiles in Windows 11 fix inaccurate screen colors and make sure your monitor shows the hues you need for photo editing or video work. These files, known as…
Mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 controls how far the cursor moves on screen for a given movement of your hand. The slider runs from 1 to 20, and the…
The Downloads folder is the default place Windows saves files, photos and documents you grab from the web. File Explorer (the built-in app for browsing files) opens it in two…
To update printer drivers in Windows 11, open Settings › Windows Update and select Check for updates. A printer driver is the software that lets Windows and your printer exchange…
Changing the display language in Windows 11 updates the text used in menus, buttons, Settings and apps to match the language you prefer. Language packs, which are downloadable files that…
The Windows 11 print queue is a built-in list of every document waiting to print on a printer. Use it to check active print jobs, see file sizes and status,…
To adjust brightness automatically based on light in Windows 11, open Settings › System › Display › Brightness and tick Change brightness automatically when lighting changes. The option appears only…
The print queue in Windows 11 lists every document that is waiting to print or currently printing. It helps you spot a stuck file, see why a printer has stopped,…
Dynamic Lock is a Windows 11 security feature that locks your PC automatically when you walk away, using the Bluetooth link to your paired smartphone. Here is the Windows Dynamic…
Updating a printer driver in Device Manager replaces the software that lets Windows 11 talk to your printer. Outdated or damaged drivers cause errors, missing paper trays and jobs that…
To customize mouse pointer appearance in Windows 11, open Settings › Accessibility › Mouse pointer and touch for size and color. Open Mouse Properties for pointer schemes, shadows, speed, and…
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