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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File synchronization in Windows 11 copies your local documents and photos to online cloud storage, so you can open them from any device. The Google Drive for desktop app creates…
Windows Security is the built-in protection app in Windows 11. It scans for harmful software and blocks dangerous apps and downloads, and it costs nothing extra. Most of the settings…
Phone Link in Windows 11 lets you read text messages, make phone calls, and view mobile photos on your computer screen. Microsoft builds the app into Windows 11 version 22H2…
Windows Security is a built-in app in Windows 11 version 23H2 and later. It protects your PC from viruses, hackers and online threats without extra software. It covers antivirus, firewall,…
The status bar in Windows 11 File Explorer is a thin strip along the bottom of the window. It shows how many items are in the current folder and how…
Narrator is a built-in screen reader in Windows 11. It reads text on your screen out loud and describes events like error messages. Press the Windows logo key + Ctrl…
Windows 11 touchpad gestures let you control your laptop with two-, three-, or four-finger taps and swipes instead of a physical mouse. They let you switch between open apps, show…
Ubuntu Linux is an open-source operating system that you manage mostly with text commands typed into the Terminal. With them you update packages, manage file permissions, and control who can…
Customizing Ubuntu Desktop lets you change the look, feel, and layout of your screen using built-in settings and extensions. Ubuntu 24.04 and recent versions include tools to swap out themes,…
Managing storage in Windows 11 means finding out what fills your drive and deleting what you no longer need, which can win back gigabytes. When a full drive starts to…
Managing Microsoft Edge settings and profiles lets you control privacy options such as tracking prevention, block unwanted cookies, and keep your personal and work accounts separate in Windows 10 and…
Fullscreen optimizations is a built-in Windows 11 feature that helps games run faster. It lets a title take over your display directly instead of sharing screen resources with background apps…
Windows 11 accounts control who can use your PC and what they can change. An Administrator account has full control of the system. A Standard account has limited system controls,…
Start Menu customization in Windows 11 lets you rearrange pinned apps, remove clutter, and fix layout problems so the programs you use most are the first thing you see. Default…
Phone Link in Windows 11 lets you connect your Android phone or iPhone to your PC. From the desktop you can read text messages, make calls, and (on Android) open…
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