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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Get accurate screen colors in Windows 11 by setting up custom ICC and ICM color management profiles. Perfect for photo editing and video production workflows. geekrewind.com/how-to-confi... #Windows11 #Display…
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How To Configure Color Management Profiles In Windows 11 Display Settings
Fix washed-out screen colors by loading custom ICC and ICM profile files into the legacy Color Management utility in Windows 11.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tired of aggressive software installations hijacking your file associations in Windows 11? Here is how to easily reset your default app settings back to the recommended values and take control of your system again…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Lock your Windows 11 PC automatically just by walking away with your phone. Learn how to set up Bluetooth Dynamic Lock to keep your workstation secure without lifting a finger. geekrewind.com/how-to-enabl... #Windows11…
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How To Enable Automatic Device Locking Feature In Windows 11 Dynamic Lock
Lock your Windows 11 PC automatically when you walk away. Pair your phone via Bluetooth, then enable Dynamic Lock in Sign-in options.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Tired of bulky manufacturer apps just to fix a printer? Learn how to update your Windows 11 printer drivers manually using Device Manager and avoid those annoying printing errors for good. geekrewind.com/how-to-updat... #Windows11…
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How To Update Printer Drivers Manually In Windows 11 Device Manager
Fix printer errors by updating printer drivers manually in Windows 11 Device Manager. Right-click Start, select your printer, and browse local files.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Tired of losing your mouse pointer on high-res or multi-monitor setups? Dive into the classic Windows 11 Mouse Properties to tweak cursor size, color, speed, and trails beyond the standard settings app…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Want your Windows 11 PC to lock itself automatically when you walk away? Learn how to set up Dynamic Lock using your phone's Bluetooth connection and keep your data secure with zero effort…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Did you know you can customize text-to-speech speeds per language in Windows 11? Here is a quick guide on how to configure individual speech synthesis speeds without affecting your other language…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Need to adjust the text reader speed on Windows 11? Here is a quick guide on how to configure your speech synthesis rate for a more comfortable listening pace. geekrewind.com/how-to-confi... #Windows11 #TechTips…
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How To Configure Speech Synthesis Rate In Settings Time And Language Speech
Make Windows talk faster or slower. Adjust the speech synthesis rate using the slider under Settings > Time & language > Speech.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Windows 11 Insider build 26340.9502 introduces a handy tweak: you can now choose if a single or double press of the Ctrl key triggers your mouse indicator. Learn how to configure it here: geekrewind.com/how-to-chang... #Windows11 #TechNews…
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How to Change Mouse Indicator Activation Method in Windows 11
Change the mouse indicator activation method in Windows 11 to highlight your cursor with a single or double Ctrl key press via Accessibility settings.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Want complete control over your voice typing? Learn how to disable automatic punctuation in Windows 11 and configure custom speech recognition rules for precise dictation. geekrewind.com/how-to-confi... #Window…
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How To Configure Custom Speech Recognition Punctuation Rules In Windows 11 Speech Settings
Stop automatic punctuation errors in Windows 11. Adjust Voice access settings in Accessibility to add custom rules for periods and commas.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Improve Windows 11 dictation accuracy by setting up custom speech recognition profiles. Train your OS to recognize your unique voice, pitch, and specialized vocabulary. geekrewind.com/how-to-set-u... #Wind…
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How To Set Up Custom Speech Recognition Profiles In Windows 11 Time And Language Speech Settings
Improve dictation accuracy by setting up custom speech recognition profiles in Windows 11 Time & language settings. Train your PC for your voice.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Tired of apps and websites spamming your desktop with transient notification banners in Windows 11? Here is a quick guide on how to block those popups directly from your Privacy & Security settings…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Curious what breaks when you disable global screenshot and screen recording app permissions in Windows 11? We break down how the Windows Privacy framework blocks both modern apps and traditional desktop programs…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Stop letting Windows 11 shuffle your open apps every time you disconnect an external monitor. Learn how to configure persistent app window sizes using advanced display options. #Windows11 #TechTips #Productivity #GeekRewind…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Make Windows 11 work for you by setting up device usage tailoring. Pick up to 6 ways you use your PC to get customized tips and app recommendations. Read the full guide: geekrewind.com/how-to-confi... #Windows11 #TechTips…
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How To Configure Device Usage Tailoring In Windows 11 Personalization Settings
Stop irrelevant Windows 11 suggestions by opening Settings, clicking Personalization, and selecting your exact workflow in Device Usage.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Take control of your typing experience in Windows 11. Learn how to manage core text input preferences like autocorrect, word suggestions, and touch keyboard settings with our latest quick guide…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
How To Clear Full Diagnostic Data History Manually In Windows 11
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
How To Change Active Input Language Shortcuts In Windows 11 Language And Region
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Want to clear out the personal word list Windows builds as you type? Here is how to wipe your custom dictionary in Windows 11 privacy settings. #Windows #TechTips #Privacy #Windows11…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Lowering Windows 11 diagnostic data from Full to Basic improves privacy, but it also disables some deep troubleshooting logs and built-in help features. Here is a breakdown of what actually breaks when you flip the switch…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Stop background apps from flooding your screen with constant alerts. Here is how to quickly restrict notifications in Windows 11 and reclaim your focus. geekrewind.com/how-to-restr... #Windows11 #TechTips #Productivity…
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How To Restrict Background App Notifications In Windows 11 Notification Settings
Stop constant pop-ups and sounds. How to restrict background app notifications in Windows 11 Notification settings to keep your screen clear.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Want Windows 11 to search your entire computer instead of just your documents and desktop? Learn how to enable Enhanced File Indexing in File Explorer options to index every folder and app on your drive…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Want to change or silence notification sounds for specific apps in Windows 11? Here is a quick guide on how to manage your system alerts directly through the main Settings app. #Windows11 #TechSupport #Windows #GeekRewind…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Want a clean desktop after rebooting? Here is how to disable automatic app restart in Windows 11 resume settings so your PC doesn't reopen your previous session state. geekrewind.com/disable-auto... #Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #GeekRewind
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Disable Automatic App Restart In Windows 11 Resume Settings
Stop web browsers and documents from reopening on startup. Disable automatic app restart in Windows 11 resume settings under Accounts.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Windows 11 builds a custom dictionary based on your typing and inking habits. If you prefer to clear that stored personal data, here is how to do it. geekrewind.com/clear-person... #Windows11 #TechTips…
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Clear Personal Dictionary Data Stored In Windows 11 Inking And Typing Personalization Settings
Delete saved words and typos from your PC. Turn off data collection and clear personal dictionary data stored in Windows 11 Inking and Typing…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Turn your smartphone into a high-definition webcam for your Windows 11 PC using built-in settings. No extra hardware or third-party apps required. Read our full guide: #Windows #TechTips #Windows11 #Tutorial…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Clean up your Windows 11 audio menu by hiding unplugged speakers, old headphones, and disconnected microphones. Here is how to toggle them off in your sound settings: geekrewind.com/how-to-hide-... #Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #PC
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How to Hide or Show Disconnected Sound Devices in Settings on Windows 11
Hiding disconnected sound devices in Windows 11 clears out old speakers, headphones, and microphones that clutter your audio list. The All sound devices page in…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cleaning up your audio settings in Windows 11? Here is how to hide or show unplugged sound devices so you only see what is actually connected to your rig. #Windows11 #TechTips #Audio #Windows geekrewind.com/how-to-hide-...
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How to Hide or Show Unplugged Sound Devices in Settings on Windows 11
Hiding or showing unplugged sound devices in Windows 11 lets you clean up your audio list so you only see speakers, microphones, and headphones that…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Getting errors with Windows Core Isolation or Memory Integrity failing to start? Here is a quick breakdown of how to troubleshoot and fix the issue to keep your system processes secure. geekrewind.com/what-to-do-w... #Windows #TechSupport…
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What To Do When Windows Security Isolation Fails To Start
Windows Security isolation fails to start when outdated drivers block Memory Integrity. Find the conflicting software in Core Isolation details and remove…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Should you enable advanced crash dump logging in Windows 11? We look at what it does, how it affects your system storage, and whether it's actually helpful for everyday troubleshooting. #Windows11 #Tech #SysAdmin #Windows…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tired of Windows voice typing missing words or hallucinating text? Adjusting your microphone gain levels fixes it right up. Here is how to configure it in Windows Time & Language settings…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
To enable or disable Windows 11 recommendations and offers? We take a look at Microsoft's built-in tip system and whether it's actually useful or just bloat. geekrewind.com/should-you-e... #Windows11 #Tech…
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Should You Enable Suggestions And Tips In Windows 11 Recommendations And Offers Settings
Tired of Windows 11 suggestions and pop-up offers? Learn what these settings do and how to turn them off in your privacy menus.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Is Windows 11 failing to detect your correct region? Mixed location signals from VPNs and Wi-Fi networks are usually the culprit. Here is how to troubleshoot and fix automatic region detection…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Want to upgrade your PC's text-to-speech voice? Here is how to easily switch from the standard robotic sound to natural voices in Windows 11 Time and Language settings. 🔊 geekrewind.com/how-to-chang... #Windows11…
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How To Change The Default Speech Synthesis Voice In Windows 11 Time And Language
Hate the robotic text-to-speech voice in Windows 11? Switch to a natural-sounding option through the Time and Language settings menu.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Voice typing or speech recognition acting weird in Windows 11? Clearing out corrupted or bloated cached speech model data in your language settings is an easy fix. Here is our step-by-step guide: geekrewind.com/how-to-clear...
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Customize your Windows 11 on-screen experience! Switch between Default, Small, Traditional, and Split touch keyboard layouts through your Time & Language settings. Full guide on GeekRewind…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What actually breaks when you completely disable traditional Windows Speech Recognition? We look at what stops working when you remove the built-in accessibility tool. geekrewind.com/what-breaks-... #Windows #TechBlog #Accessibility…
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What Breaks When You Disable Windows Speech Recognition Completely
What breaks when you disable Windows Speech Recognition completely? Lose voice navigation, dictation, and spoken commands across your system.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Take control of your workflow by setting up custom notification priority rules in Windows 11. Choose which apps can interrupt you and silence the rest. #Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #Productivity…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Tired of the default date formatting in Windows 11? Learn how to set up custom regional date formats to display days, months, and years exactly the way you prefer. #Windows11 #TechTips #Windows #Customization geekrewind.com/how-to-confi...
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How To Configure Custom Regional Date Formats In Windows 11
How to configure custom regional date formats in Windows 11 using the Language & region settings to change slashes, dots, and layout.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Tired of Windows 11 bugs? Learn how to use the built-in Feedback Hub to send crash reports, diagnostics, and feature ideas directly to Microsoft engineers. Make your voice heard on the latest OS…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Need to adjust how Windows 11 handles automatic Daylight Saving Time changes? Here is a quick guide on navigating the built-in time zone rules in your settings. geekrewind.com/change-defau... #Windows11…
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Change Default Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment Rules In Windows 11 Date And Time Settings
Computer clock wrong after the season shift? Change default automatic daylight saving time adjustment rules in Windows 11 Date and Time Settings.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Want to turn off Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting but worried something will break? Your hardware keeps working normally, but centralized RGB control goes away. Here is what you need to know: geekrewind.com/what-breaks-... #Windows11 #TechTips…
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What Breaks When You Disable Windows Dynamic Lighting Completely
What breaks when you disable Windows dynamic lighting completely? Your keyboard and mouse keep working, but central color control and app sync stop.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Should you enable handwriting recognition learning in Windows 11? Find out how it tracks your pen strokes to build a personal dictionary and whether it is worth turning on for your workflow…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Want better privacy and reliability for Windows voice typing? Here is how to set up and enable Offline Speech Recognition in Windows 11 language settings. geekrewind.com/should-you-e... #Windows11 #TechTips #Privacy…
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Should You Enable Speech Recognition Offline Mode In Windows 11 Language Settings
Weigh the pros and cons of enabling offline speech recognition in Windows 11 language settings. Check storage use, privacy impact, and speed.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Want to change how long Windows 11 notification banners stay on your screen? The default is 5 seconds, but you can easily adjust the duration in your settings to fit your workflow. Read our quick guide to see how…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Curious what actually breaks in Windows 11 when you disable app access to your account info? It stops built-in tools like Mail, Calendar, and Microsoft Store apps from reading your profile data. Read our full breakdown before changing your settings…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Windows 11 tracks app usage and browsing data for "targeted content recommendations." Should you turn this privacy setting on or off? Find out what Microsoft collects and how it impacts your daily workflow…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Tired of guessing where your taps land on your Windows 11 touchscreen? Learn how to easily customize those touch cursor feedback bubbles in the accessibility settings. #Windows11 #TechTips #Accessibility #GeekRewind…
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Take control of your local storage and privacy. Here is a quick guide on how to purge locally stored diagnostic data logs in Windows 11. #Windows11 #TechTips #Privacy #Microsoft geekrewind.com/how-to-purge...
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How To Purge Diagnostic Data Logs Stored Locally In Windows 11 Privacy Settings
Free up space and protect your privacy by clearing Windows 11 diagnostic data logs. Head to Privacy & security in Settings to wipe them.
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Geek Rewind @geekrewind.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Need to clear your saved Windows Hello face and fingerprint data? Here is a quick guide on how to safely purge stored biometric signature databases in Windows 11 to protect your privacy. geekrewind.com/how-to-purge...
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