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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A Windows 11 laptop fan running constantly usually means your computer is working too hard to cool down an overheating processor, or a background app is stuck in an endless…
Virtualization Based Security (VBS) is a Windows 11 feature that builds a secure, isolated region in memory to protect system files and login details from malware. Microsoft turns on this…
Fast Startup is a built-in Windows 10 and Windows 11 feature that helps your PC boot up faster after a shutdown by saving a snapshot of your system drivers and…
File Explorer restarting constantly on Windows 10 or Windows 11 happens when the explorer.exe process crashes and loops endlessly, turning your screen blank and hiding your taskbar. This crash loop…
Disabling the Windows Search index stops Windows 11 and Windows 10 from tracking your files in the background, which breaks instant search results in the taskbar and File Explorer. The…
Default browser resets in Windows 11 happen when the operating system forces Microsoft Edge back as your main web browser after a system update or patch. Microsoft sets Edge to…
High RAM usage in Windows 11 happens when background apps, bad drivers, or low memory space push your PC past its limit, causing your computer to slow down or freeze.…
Microphone problems in Windows 11 stop your voice from reaching apps like Zoom, Discord, or Teams when privacy blocks, wrong default devices, or broken drivers cut off your audio input.…
A frozen Task Manager in Windows 11 leaves you unable to close stuck apps or check system performance when the system monitor window turns white or stays blank. Task Manager…
Freeing up disk space in Windows 11 deletes unneeded junk files and reclaims gigabytes of storage on your hard drive. Storage Sense (the built-in tool that automatically tracks temporary files,…
DISM and SFC are built-in Windows 11 repair tools that find and fix damaged or missing system files on your computer. When your PC freezes, slows down, or shows strange…
Printer problems in Windows 11 happen when stuck print jobs, outdated drivers, or broken network connections block communication between your computer and the printer. These common errors leave you with…
A Windows 11 camera not working issue blocks your webcam from turning on during video calls and apps like Zoom or Teams. These webcam failures happen when privacy settings block…
Bluetooth failures in Windows 11 keep wireless mice, keyboards and headphones from pairing or working properly. The cause is usually an outdated driver, a stuck background service or a minor…
Audio troubleshooting on Windows 11 gets your computer speakers or headphones working again when sound cuts out completely or plays too quietly. Missing sound usually comes from outdated audio drivers,…
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