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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Developer mode in Windows 11 changes how your PC handles software by turning on tools for writing programs, testing local apps, and running Linux environments. These system switches stay hidden…
Display arrangement settings in Windows 11 control which screen holds your main desktop, taskbar, and notification area. Windows can misidentify your monitors after a system update or a docking station…
Cloud Clipboard is a built-in Windows 11 feature that lets you copy text and links on one PC and paste them on another device signed in with the same Microsoft…
Customizing the mouse pointer and text cursor in Windows 11 lets you make the pointer larger, change its color, or thicken the text typing line so you can find it…
App permissions for webcam access in Windows 11 control which software can use your computer camera. They stop unwanted apps from turning it on behind your back. The switches live…
The Downloads folder in Windows 11 saves every file, photo, and app installer you download from the web by default. It is usually located at C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads, where USERNAME is your…
Speech recognition language packs in Windows 11 add local dictionaries and audio models so your PC can process voice typing, text-to-speech, and offline dictation accurately. Without the correct language pack…
File Explorer hides system files, file extensions and several customization switches by default. That keeps casual users from breaking things, but it gets in the way when you troubleshoot, hunt…
Advanced speech recognition voice models in Windows 11 control how your computer processes voice commands, dictation, and text-to-speech reading speeds through the Time & language Speech settings. When the language…
App execution aliases let you launch installed apps directly from Command Prompt, PowerShell, or the Run dialog using short names like python.exe or wt.exe. Windows 11 manages these shortcuts automatically.…
Lid closed settings in Windows 11 control whether your laptop goes to sleep, hibernates, shuts down, or stays awake when you shut the lid. Changing this behavior stops your battery…
The OpenSSH client in Windows 11 lets you connect to remote servers and run secure command-line sessions without installing extra tools like PuTTY. It is built into Windows 11 version…
Voice Clarity is a built-in Windows 11 feature that uses AI to remove background noise, echo, and room reverb from your microphone audio in real time. It was first limited…
Spatial sound in Windows 11 creates a three-dimensional audio experience that places sounds above, around, and behind you. It improves immersion in games, movies, and music. Windows includes Windows Sonic…
Windows 11 and Windows 10 keep printers and scanners on one dedicated settings page. From there you can add hardware, check print queues, and remove old devices without opening the…
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