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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Setting up a microphone in Windows 11 means telling the system which microphone to use, giving apps permission to access it, and checking that it picks up your voice clearly.…
The default sound output device is where Windows sends all your sound — system alerts, videos, music, and calls. When you have multiple speakers, headsets, or monitors with audio plugged…
Disabling the Windows 11 Print Spooler service stops all printing on your computer. The Print Spooler is a Windows background service (a program that runs automatically) that manages every print…
Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 and 11 keeps your computer secure by locking it automatically when you step away. It uses Bluetooth to connect with nearby devices like your phone…
If your Windows 11 print queue isn’t clearing, restart the Print Spooler service. This often resolves the issue. This service handles your print jobs, and restarting it often resolves issues.…
Power and Sleep settings in Windows 11 control how your computer uses energy and when it goes to sleep. Changing these settings can help extend your laptop’s battery life and…
Windows 11’s Pen & Windows Ink settings let you change how your stylus (pen) works—including its pressure sensitivity and what happens when you press the buttons on the side of…
Dynamic Lock is a Windows 11 feature that uses Bluetooth to automatically lock your PC when you walk away. When your paired smartphone moves out of Bluetooth range, Windows starts…
Windows 11 accessibility settings let you change mouse cursor size from level 1 up to 15, pick custom pointer colors, and adjust cursor thickness from level 1 to 20 so…
The page file (a hidden system file that acts as overflow memory when your physical RAM fills up) lets you move virtual memory to another drive to free up space…
Resetting audio enhancements in Windows 11 sound properties clears out custom audio tweaks and forces your PC to reload sound hardware from scratch. This process returns all volume levels, default…
The system tools menu in Windows 11 (a hidden power user menu that opens with Win + X) gives you fast access to 20 core utilities like Device Manager, Disk…
App notification sound alerts in Windows 11 accessibility audio settings let you change how your computer plays sounds and alerts for different apps. These controls help you make system noises…
Apps for websites in Windows 11 use protocol handlers—special links that open specific apps instead of web pages—to let installed software intercept web traffic for certain domains. For example, a…
User profiles in Windows 11 store personal settings, files, and app data for every person who signs in to the machine. Checking these profiles helps you clear out space on…
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