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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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…
Multiple monitors in Windows 11 let you spread your work across two or more screens so you can see more apps at once. Windows detects most extra screens automatically as…
Prevent accidental language changes while typing by controlling your input devices. Windows 11 manages these transitions through advanced settings that dictate how and when input languages switch. Accessing Advanced Keyboard…
Double tap space bar period insertion in Windows 11 is a typing shortcut that drops a full stop and a space into your text whenever you hit the space bar…
A frozen or missing mouse pointer in Windows 11 completely blocks your ability to click, scroll, or navigate the desktop using normal methods. Fixing the issue involves tracking down whether…
Switch between a 12-hour clock with AM/PM indicators and a 24-hour clock by adjusting your regional time settings in Windows 11. Accessing Date and Time Settings Accessing date and time…
Auto zoom out for Narrator math reading navigation in Windows 11 controls how the built-in screen reader moves through complex math equations. When it is turned on, Narrator automatically returns…
Startup programs in Windows 11 are applications that open automatically right after you sign in to your PC. Setting up a program to launch at boot saves you from opening…
Phone Link (an app that syncs your text messages, photos, and calls directly to your PC) can open on its own the moment you reach the desktop. You get there…
Windows Defender SmartScreen (a built-in security filter) checks files and websites before you open them to protect your PC from harmful apps. When you turn off this feature, Windows stops…
Swap your left and right mouse buttons to accommodate left-handed use or hand injuries. The change takes effect straight away, needs no restart, and you can reverse it at any…
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature in Windows 11 that stops malicious code from running in memory areas meant only for storing data. Processors use memory for two…
Microphone access for specific desktop apps in Windows 11 lets individual programs such as voice recorders and games hear your audio while other software stays blocked. Windows 11 controls these…
Mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 controls how fast your cursor moves across the screen when you move your mouse. If the cursor crawls or darts around, changing this setting…
Checking available storage space in Windows 11 helps you find out why your PC slows down or fails to install updates. When a drive fills up, Windows has no room…
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