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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Resetting your Android device connection in the Phone Link app fixes broken links and gets your phone and Windows 11 PC talking to each other again. Phone Link is a…
Recent passkeys activity by apps in Windows 11 shows you a security log of every program that asks to create, use, or view your passkeys. Passkeys are a modern sign-in…
Microsoft Defender is the free antivirus built into Windows 11 that stops viruses, spyware, and other digital threats before they harm your PC. It runs in the background automatically to…
Adding a site to your favorites in Microsoft Edge saves a web page so you can find it again with one click instead of typing the address. Favorites act like…
JavaScript in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 turns on the code that makes website buttons, videos, and drop-down menus work properly. Without this script language running in your browser, many…
Personalized advertising in Microsoft Edge is a built-in feature that tracks your browsing history and web searches to show you ads based on your personal interests. Microsoft shares this tracking…
Device-based authentication in Microsoft Edge is a security feature that links your saved browser passwords directly to your Windows login, such as a PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition. This setup…
Sorting your Microsoft Edge Favorites alphabetically puts your saved websites in order from A to Z so you can find them fast. Edge is a web browser that lets you…
Controlling your music and podcasts directly from your PC using Phone Link lets you pause tracks, skip songs, and change the volume without picking up your phone. This built-in Windows…
Instant Hotspot shares your phone’s mobile data directly with your Windows 11 PC so you can get online without digging into Wi-Fi settings. This feature lives inside the Phone Link…
Optimizing Windows 11 performance stops annoying lag and makes your computer feel brand new again. Speeding up a slow PC mostly comes down to shutting down hidden background programs, stopping…
Energy Saver in Microsoft Edge keeps your laptop battery alive longer by putting idle tabs to sleep when your battery drops to 15 percent. This power-saving tool stops background tasks…
Energy Saver in Microsoft Edge helps your computer use less power while you browse. This feature works even when your laptop is plugged in, putting background tabs to sleep to…
Tab sleep timers in Microsoft Edge stop inactive web pages from draining your computer memory by putting them to sleep after a set period of time. By default, Microsoft Edge…
Securing your Windows 11 PC stops online threats like viruses and malware by using built-in protection tools like Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Hello. These tools guard your personal photos,…
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