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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Pen visual effects in Windows 11 are the small circle animations and ripples that appear on your screen whenever your stylus touches the surface. First added in Windows 11 build…
The pen cursor in Windows 11 is a small dot or circle that shows up on your screen when you move a stylus close to the display. Turning this visual…
Using a pen as a mouse in Windows 11 lets your digital stylus control the mouse pointer on your screen just like a regular computer mouse does. This handy built-in…
Ignoring touch input when using a pen in Windows 11 stops accidental palm marks and finger taps from ruining your digital handwriting or sketching. Windows 11 includes a built-in setting…
Windows 11 lets you choose which device handles facial recognition, giving you control over how your computer unlocks. What is Windows Hello? This authentication system uses biometrics like your face,…
Controlled folder access in Windows 11 stops ransomware and other bad apps from changing or deleting your personal files. This built-in Microsoft Defender security feature blocks unknown apps from touching…
HDR and SDR content brightness control in Windows 11 lets you change brightness levels separately for standard and high dynamic range video. This setting keeps your desktop and apps from…
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11 lets your graphics card manage its own memory to speed up games and video editing. This setting cuts down delays between your mouse clicks…
Show notifications in Notification Center in Windows 11 controls whether apps and system alerts pop up in your taskbar corner. Notifications are real-time alerts from your installed apps, email programs,…
Internet time sync in Windows 11 updates your PC clock automatically using an online time server so your computer time stays accurate down to the exact second. Windows checks time…
Controlled Folder Access in Windows 11 stops ransomware and bad apps from changing or deleting files inside your protected folders. This built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus security feature blocks unknown programs…
Turning account protection notifications on or off in Windows Security helps cut down on desktop distractions. These notifications keep you informed about your account’s safety. Why Would You Want to…
Changing the time format in Windows 11 switches your taskbar clock between a standard 12-hour display and a 24-hour military time layout. This setting updates how hours and minutes appear…
Managing the built-in spell-checking functionality in Windows 11 takes minimal effort, letting readers toggle the system behavior at will. This utility highlights words you misspell as you type them. Why…
Turning real-time protection on or off for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 and Windows 11 takes a couple of steps. What is Microsoft Defender Antivirus? Microsoft Defender Antivirus serves…
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