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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Mobile Hotspot in Windows 11 is at Settings › Network & internet › Mobile hotspot, and you turn it on there with one switch. It makes your PC act as…
HDR video streaming in Windows 11 lets supported screens show brighter highlights and richer colors than standard video playback. High dynamic range (HDR) means the display shows a much wider…
Device Encryption in Windows 11 needs a working TPM 2.0 chip, so a device TPM problem usually shows up as a missing Device encryption entry under Settings › Privacy &…
Device usage in Windows 11 lets you pick from six ways you use your computer: Gaming, Family, Creativity, School, Entertainment, and Business. Windows uses your picks to show tips and…
Text input preferences in Windows 11 control how your PC handles typing assistance, including automatic spelling corrections and word suggestions. These built-in settings manage 3 core typing features: autocorrect, text…
Windows Backup preferences in Windows 11 control how your personal files, app settings, Wi-Fi profiles, and passwords are saved to your Microsoft cloud account. Set them up before you need…
Handwriting panel auto-completion in Windows 11 finishes words for you as you write with a stylus or finger on the screen. It predicts the rest of the word you are…
Diagnostic data history in Windows 11 is the stored record of what your PC shares with Microsoft about how you use your apps and hardware. Clearing it erases the logs…
Active input language shortcuts in Windows 11 switch between keyboard layouts with a key combination, such as Left Alt + Shift or the Windows Key + Space. They are hard…
Clearing the custom dictionary in Windows 11 deletes the personal word list your PC builds as you type, write with a digital pen, or use the touch keyboard. Windows stores…
Diagnostic data in Windows 11 is information your PC sends back to Microsoft to help fix bugs and improve performance. Lowering the setting from Full to Basic stops Windows from…
The camera master switch in Windows 11 is one privacy setting that controls whether any app on the PC can use the webcam. Turning it off cuts off every camera…
Disabling background app microphone access in Windows 11 is meant to stop installed programs from listening when you are not looking at their windows. The goal is to keep desktop…
Restricting background app notifications in Windows 11 stops programs from sending constant pop-ups and alerts while you work. Background apps run tasks you don’t see, such as checking for new…
Enhanced file indexing in Windows 11 lets Windows Search look through your whole computer instead of just your personal folders. An index is a database of file names and details…
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