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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Phone Link location sharing lets a Windows 10 or 11 computer track, find, and ring your Android phone from the desktop. For this to work, the Phone Link app needs…
The “All File Access” setting in the Windows Phone Link app controls whether your PC can open photos, videos, and documents stored on your Android phone. Phone Link connects your…
Remote lock in Windows 11 lets you lock your computer through your Microsoft account if it is lost or stolen. That keeps people away from your personal files while you…
The built-in password generator in Microsoft Edge creates strong, random passwords of at least 12 characters. Each one mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols, so you do not…
Microsoft Edge often opens by itself in Windows 11 because the operating system reopens apps that were running when you last shut down or signed out. Edge is the default…
Find My Device is a built-in Windows 11 tool that shows your lost laptop or desktop on a map, using your Microsoft account. You have to turn it on before…
Enhanced Security mode in Microsoft Edge is a built-in safety feature that adds extra protection against attacks on unfamiliar websites. It does this by applying strict security settings to code…
Microsoft Edge can show its menus and settings in another language, and it can translate web pages into over 100 languages using its built-in translation tools. You don’t need any…
Managing multiple open windows on a crowded screen slows down your work. Windows 11 includes Task View, a full-screen overview that shows every open window and lets you group them…
The Windows 11 taskbar search box lets you find apps, files, settings, and web results right from your desktop without digging through folders. Clicking it opens a query panel that…
The Start menu in Windows 11 is the central panel for opening apps, settings and files from the taskbar. Press the Windows key or click the Windows logo to open…
The Windows 11 Widgets feature is a pop-up board on your taskbar that shows live updates like weather, news, and sports scores. Microsoft introduced this panel in Windows 11 build…
Camera settings in Windows 11 let you fix video quality, change privacy permissions, and turn your webcam on or off without downloading extra software. You can open these controls in…
Windows 11 app permissions stop programs from checking your location, reading your contacts, or using your camera without your consent. These privacy controls let you block or allow access for…
Website location access in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 controls whether a web page can ask for your physical position, for example to show local news, weather or nearby stores.…
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