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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The Print command in the right-click context menu lets you print a file straight from your desktop or a folder, without opening it first. This guide applies to Windows 11…
Keep Cloud Storage Actions in Own Section controls where the OneDrive items sit when you right-click a file or folder in Windows 11. With the setting on, they get their…
File Explorer is the built-in file manager in Windows 11. You use it to find, open and move files. When it slows down, simple jobs like opening a photo folder…
The “Move Properties to Bottom of Context Menu” setting in Windows 11 changes where the Properties option sits in your right-click menu. Moving it to the very bottom puts it…
Arranging primary actions inline on the Windows 11 context menu puts common tools like copy, paste and rename into a single horizontal row instead of a vertical list. Microsoft added…
File History is a built-in Windows 11 tool. By default it copies your documents, pictures, music, videos, and desktop items to an external drive or network location every hour. Setup…
A stuck Windows 11 update freezes your computer at a specific percentage during download or installation, leaving you waiting on a loading screen for hours. Failed updates usually happen because…
The context menu is the pop-up list that appears when you right-click files, folders, or your desktop in Windows 11. It holds the commands you use all the time, such…
Safe Mode in Windows 11 starts your computer with only the basic files and drivers it needs to run. That keeps bad updates, faulty drivers and broken apps from loading.…
You can password protect a folder in Windows 11 without third-party software, but the right method depends on your edition. The built-in options are BitLocker on a virtual drive, EFS…
Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts combine two or more keys to open apps, snap windows into place, and take screenshots without touching your mouse. This collection includes more than 50 key…
High CPU and memory usage in Windows 11 happens when active apps, background services, or broken system tasks demand more computing power than your machine can handle. The result is…
Cloning moves your Windows 11 operating system to a new solid-state drive (SSD) without reinstalling Windows. Your personal files, apps, and settings stay exactly where you left them. A clone…
Battery Saver in Windows 11 is a built-in power-saving mode that stops background apps and lowers screen brightness to help your laptop run longer on a single charge. By default,…
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is a built-in feature in Windows 11 that lets you run Linux command-line tools and apps alongside your normal Windows programs. It runs a full…
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