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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Touchpad accelerated scrolling in Windows 11 changes how fast web pages and documents move when you swipe your fingers across your laptop trackpad. Fast swipes make the page race ahead…
File Explorer crashing or freezing in Windows 11 stops you from opening folders, managing documents, or browsing pictures on your PC. File Explorer is the built-in program you use to…
Hide flashing on taskbar apps with Focus Session in Windows 11 stops taskbar icons from blinking orange when apps want your attention. Microsoft added this option to help you stay…
Hiding taskbar badges with Focus Sessions in Windows 11 turns off the red dots and numbers on app icons that show new messages and alerts. This tool blocks pop-ups and…
Focus sessions in Windows 11 help you get work done by hiding pop-up alerts and putting a simple countdown timer on your screen. When you start a session, Windows automatically…
The “Show timer” setting in the Windows 11 Clock app controls whether a countdown clock appears on your taskbar during a Focus Session. Focus Sessions help you concentrate on tasks…
Sync provider notifications in File Explorer on Windows 11 are tips and suggestions that pop up near the address bar. These prompts aim to guide you through new Windows 11…
Window preloading in File Explorer keeps a background process active so folders open instantly on Windows 11. Microsoft added this feature in build 26220.7271 to speed up file browsing, especially…
BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows 11 scrambles the files on your hard drive to keep them safe if someone steals your computer. Setting up a startup PIN or a USB…
Target feature update version settings in Windows 11 lock your computer to a specific main release, like version 22H2, so your PC skips unwanted major upgrades. This feature stops Windows…
Startup apps in Windows 11 are programs that launch by themselves the moment your PC finishes turning on. Managing these programs stops your computer from bogging down and helps it…
What is Point-in-time Restore? Windows 11 includes a feature called Point-in-time restore, which acts as a safety net for your computer. This tool rolls your system back to an earlier…
System Restore in Windows 11 saves a snapshot of your system files, apps, and settings so you can roll back your PC if an update or bad app breaks something.…
Point-in-time restore is a powerful tool in Windows 11 that helps you recover your system to a previous state. It uses the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to save snapshots…
Suggested apps in the Windows 11 Share dialog are the extra program recommendations that pop up when you share a file or link. Microsoft shows these app suggestions starting with…
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