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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Suggested apps in the Windows 11 Share dialog are extra program recommendations that appear when you share a file or link. You can turn them off in Windows 11 Build…
Optimizing Windows 11 for gaming means cutting back the background work and visual extras that compete with your game for memory and processor time. Windows 11 runs a lot of…
Windows 11 Wi-Fi connection issues happen when your wireless card, your network settings, or your router stop communicating properly. Over 60% of these dropped signals stem from old network drivers…
Windows Protected Print mode (WPP) is a Windows 11 security setting. When it is on, Windows stops loading old third-party printer drivers and talks to the printer directly with its…
Resetting Microsoft Edge to default settings on Windows 11 returns the browser to its original factory state. It is a good first move when Edge misbehaves and you don’t know…
Microsoft Edge high CPU usage means the browser is using too much processor power on Windows 11. The whole PC gets slow, and the fans often get loud. It usually…
Windows 11 keeps a history of which apps recently captured your screen, either as a screenshot or a screen recording. You can read this log in Settings. It is a…
Developer Mode in Windows 11 lets you test apps, install software from outside the Microsoft Store (sideloading), and run scripts without the normal security blocks. This built-in feature also turns…
Microsoft Edge usually fails to open on Windows 11 for one of three reasons: background tasks that are stuck, damaged app or system files, or other software blocking the launch.…
Switching between open windows in Windows 11 lets you move across up to 20 or more running apps without closing or minimizing your work. Built-in keyboard shortcuts like Alt+Tab, taskbar…
Screen capture permissions in Windows 11 control which programs can take screenshots or record video of your display. This privacy setting keeps a per-app list, so you can block or…
The preview pane in File Explorer shows a live look at a file on the right side of the window, without opening it in a separate app. Click a photo,…
Repairing Windows image component store corruption fixes deep operating system errors by restoring damaged system files with the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. The Windows image component store…
Screen tint in Windows 11 puts a colored filter over your monitor to soften harsh blue light and reduce eye strain during long sessions. Warm yellow and orange shades are…
Screen Tint in Windows 11 puts a custom color filter over your display. The overlay lowers brightness and softens harsh tones to reduce eye strain, and it leaves your other…
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