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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Windows 11 shows your location wrong when Location services are turned off, your default location setting is incorrect, or an app doesn’t have permission to use your location. Any of…
Filter Keys is an accessibility feature in Windows 11 that slows down or ignores repeated keystrokes, useful if you have tremors, limited mobility, or other conditions that cause accidental repeated…
Windows Backup saves your files, apps, settings, and passwords to OneDrive so you can restore them after you reset your PC. This tool is built into Windows 11 and works…
Dynamic Lock is a Windows feature that automatically locks your PC when your Bluetooth device (like your phone or smartwatch) moves out of range. It’s built into Windows 10 and…
The Mobile devices section in Windows 11 Bluetooth settings lets you manage phones and tablets connected to your PC through Phone Link or standard Bluetooth pairing. Open Settings › Bluetooth…
The touchpad toggle in Windows 11 Settings is the quickest way to turn your touchpad on or off. Open Settings, go to Bluetooth & devices, click Touchpad, and flip the…
Resetting printer driver settings to Windows defaults in Windows 11 starts with opening your printer’s Printing Preferences and finding a Restore Defaults or Advanced button—most manufacturer drivers have one and…
Windows 11’s Location settings page controls whether your PC can find where it is, which apps can see that information, and what happens when Windows can’t detect your location. All…
Disabling camera access system-wide in Windows 11 turns off camera permission for every app on your PC at once, not just selected ones. One toggle in Settings › Privacy &…
Windows 11’s Typing settings page lets you control two separate features: Typing insights, which tracks how many words and keystrokes you type, and Autocorrect, which fixes misspelled words as you…
Windows 11 lets you choose between two levels of diagnostic data: Basic (called Required diagnostic data) and Full. Basic is the right choice for most people—it sends Microsoft only what…
Windows Defender SmartScreen is the built-in safety filter in Windows 11 that checks apps, files, and websites against Microsoft’s list of known threats before they run on your computer. The…
A missing printer in Devices and Printers usually means one of three things: the Print Spooler service (the part of Windows that manages printing) stopped running, the printer driver got…
Setting up a Bluetooth microphone in Windows 11 takes two main steps: pair it through Settings › Bluetooth & devices, then set it as your default recording device in Sound…
Microphone input gain in Windows 11 controls how loud or quiet your voice sounds to apps like Discord, Zoom, Teams, and recording software. Set it too low and you’ll sound…
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