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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Language preference sharing in Windows 11 lets websites show content in your language automatically. They do this by reading the list of preferred languages saved on your PC. The feature…
The Advertising ID in Windows 11 is a unique tracking code that apps use to show you targeted ads based on your activity. Windows generates this random 32-character string automatically…
Windows 11 Start and search history tracks the apps you launch and uses that to decide which items appear at the top of the Start menu and in search results.…
High contrast themes in Windows 11 change screen colors so text and buttons stand out clearly against the background. This feature helps reduce eye strain and makes your screen much…
The On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 11 is a built-in virtual keyboard that lets you type using your mouse or touch screen. It includes four distinct layouts—standard, wide, traditional split, and…
The on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 is a built-in virtual keyboard that lets you type by clicking your mouse, using a trackpad, or tapping a touchscreen. Pressing the Win +…
Windows search indexing builds a hidden map of your computer in the background so you can find documents, photos, and apps almost instantly. When you type in the taskbar search…
Windows Ready Print forces your PC to use IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) for printer setups to make installation more reliable. Starting in May 2026, Microsoft relies on this protocol by…
Wireless casting on Windows 11 lets you mirror your main computer display onto another nearby PC over Wi-Fi, turning a second laptop or desktop into an extra monitor. This built-in…
Casting your Windows 11 desktop to an external display lets you mirror your screen on a larger TV, projector, or monitor without using any cables. This wireless connection relies on…
Removing the Copilot app (an AI digital assistant built into Windows 11) stops it from taking up space on your taskbar and running in the background. Microsoft installs this tool…
Default desktop icons in Windows 11 are built-in shortcuts for core system tools like This PC, the Recycle Bin, the Control Panel, user files, and Network. A fresh Windows 11…
Voice Access filtering options in Windows 11 let you control how your microphone hears your voice when background noise is present. Voice Access is a built-in feature that lets you…
Voice Isolation in Voice Access on Windows 11 filters out room noise so your computer hears your spoken commands clearly. This built-in tool blocks out background sounds and distractions that…
Widgets notifications in Windows 11 show live weather updates, news alerts, and calendar reminders on the Widgets icon on your taskbar. Red or blue badges and short banners let you…
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