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 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 is in Settings › Accessibility, and pressing Windows logo key + U opens that page. It places a color overlay over your display and lets…
Location services in Windows 11 work out where your PC is by using GPS, nearby Wi-Fi networks, and cell towers. Apps like Maps and Weather use that position. Turning the…
You can clear update history in Windows 11 by running a short command in Windows Terminal, a tool for running text commands. The command wipes the list of past updates…
The “Last checked” time tells you whether your PC has recently reached Microsoft’s update servers to look for security patches. Windows 11 runs these checks in the background on its…
Windows Update logs record every system action and error code generated while your Windows 11 PC downloads and installs updates. They track background downloads, component replacements, and installation failures, so…
Active hours in Windows 11 block automatic system restarts by letting you set a daily work schedule of up to 18 hours. During those hours, Windows holds off on rebooting…
The audio format in Windows 11 sets the sample rate and bit depth your speakers or headphones use to play sound. Higher settings such as 24-bit, 48000 Hz capture more…
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome are the two most popular web browsers on Windows 11. Which one you use affects battery life, page speed, and how much RAM your PC…
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