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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Startup applications in Windows 11 are programs that run automatically in the background the moment you sign in to your computer. Managing them stops unnecessary apps from slowing down your…
Windows 11 lets you set notification sounds for each app separately. You can mute a noisy program and still hear alerts from something important, like your email client. All of…
Lock screen notification privacy in Windows 11 stops apps like Mail and Microsoft Teams from showing message previews while your computer is locked. When it is on, people nearby see…
Notification Center in Windows 11 gathers alerts from your apps in one place, so your desktop stays free of constant pop-ups. You can control which programs send alerts through each…
Notification banners in Windows 11 are the small pop-up boxes that appear in the bottom-right corner of your screen to show new messages, emails, and app alerts. You can turn…
Windows Clipboard History stores up to 25 recently copied text clips and images so you can paste them again later. Press Windows + V to open the panel and see…
Clipboard history in Windows 11 stores your last 25 copied items, including text, HTML, and images under 4 MB. Pressing the Windows key + V opens this panel so you…
Quick Assist is a built-in Windows 11 tool that lets a trusted person connect to your PC from another location and help you fix technical problems. It shares your screen…
Quick Assist is a built-in tool in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It lets you connect to another computer over the internet and fix problems without driving to their house.…
Quick Assist is a Windows 11 app that lets someone you trust view your screen and, if you allow it, control your PC from another location. It connects two computers…
Dynamic lock in Windows 11 locks your PC when you walk away, by tracking a paired Bluetooth phone. It secures your screen roughly 1 minute after the Bluetooth signal drops…
Presence sensing in Windows 11 wakes your computer when you walk up to your desk and locks it when you step away. It uses a compatible hardware sensor built into…
Presence sensing in Windows 11 locks your screen or turns off your display automatically the moment you walk away from your desk. This hardware feature uses a built-in sensor to…
Suggested search results in the Microsoft Store show promoted apps and games in the Windows 11 taskbar search box as you type. They turn the search panel into a quick…
Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows 11 are online search tips that pop up in your taskbar search box as you type. Microsoft builds this feature directly into Windows…
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