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Nick Lewis-Staff Writer

Nick Lewis

337 articles published since September 12, 2007

About Nick Lewis

Nick Lewis is a staff writer for How-To Geek. He has been using computers for 20 years --- tinkering with everything from the UI to the Windows registry to device firmware. Before How-To Geek, he used Python and C++ as a freelance programmer. In college, Nick made extensive use of Fortran while pursuing a physics degree.
Nick's love of tinkering with computers extends beyond work. He has been running video game servers from home for more than 10 years using Windows, Ubuntu, or Raspberry Pi OS. He also uses Proxmox to self-host a variety of services, including a Jellyfin Media Server, an Airsonic music server, a handful of game servers, NextCloud, and two Windows virtual machines.
  He enjoys DIY projects, especially if they involve technology. He regularly repairs and repurposes old computers and hardware for whatever new project is at hand. He has designed crossovers for homemade speakers all the way from the basic design to the PCB.
  Nick enjoys the outdoors. When he isn't working on a computer or DIY project, he is most likely to be found camping, backpacking, or canoeing.

Latest Articles

A motherboard visible in a computer case. 1
Hardware
What Is UEFI, and How Is It Different from BIOS?

BIOS is dead, long live UEFI.

Taskbar Settings on Windows 10. 1
Windows 10
How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10

The Windows 10 taskbar works much like previous Windows versions, offering shortcuts and icons for every running app.

The Network Status page on Windows 10. 1
Windows 10
How to Flush DNS on Windows 10

Completely risk free.

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Windows 10
How to Open the Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 10

For when regular Command Prompt isn't enough.

A GPU in a PC being blown out. 1
Windows 11
How to Monitor Your Computer's GPU Temperature

GPU temperature affects the performance and longevity of your hardware. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to keep an eye on it.

Control Panel on Windows 10. 1
Windows 11
How to Change Your User Name on Windows 10 or 11

Changing your user name is extremely simple.

A Command Prompt Window on Windows 11. 1
Windows 11
How to Log In as Administrator on Windows 10 or 11

You can do it, but you shouldn't.

A Windows 10 PC. 1
Windows 10
How to Disable Bing in the Windows 10 Start Menu

Tired of those web searches in the Start menu? Here's how to get rid of them.

A locked laptop. 1
Windows 11
How to Log In Automatically to Windows 11

Automatically signing in is great until the cat starts mashing the keyboard when you aren't looking.

A few keys removed from a keyboard. 1
Windows 10
How to Temporarily Disable Your Keyboard With a Keyboard Shortcut in Windows

Or you could pull off all of the keys.

A CMD window on Windows 11. 1
Windows 11
How to Install Git on Windows

Not to be confused with git, the pejorative.

A router. 1
Hardware
Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now

Take a few minutes to audit your own security - it really beats having your network compromised.

A laptop. 1
Windows 11
Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check

Think your PC might be infected? Here's how to check if it actually has a virus.

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Windows 11
What's the Best Antivirus for Windows 10 and 11? (Is Microsoft Defender Good Enough?)

Here's what you should be using on your Windows PC.

Some Google apps available in the box menu on Gmail. 1
Web
How to Secure Your Gmail and Google Account

Out of all your online accounts, there's a good chance that Google holds most of your information.

A webcam attached to the top of a screen. 1
Windows 11
How to Test Your Webcam on Windows 10 or 11

Get ready for that important meeting.

A dual-monitor setup. 1
Windows 10
How to Move a Window to Another Monitor on Windows 10

You definitely need 12 monitors. Right? Right.

A computer running Windows 11 1
Windows 11
How to Connect to an SSH Server from Windows, macOS, or Linux

SSH is available on every popular operating system.

The settings page for the Wi-Fi adapter on Windows. 1
Windows 11
How to Edit the hosts File on Windows 10 or Windows 11

The hosts file can be used to block access to specific websites.

A wireless OLED TV. 1
Hardware
Edge-Lit vs. Direct-Lit vs. Full-Array TVs: What's the Difference?

Which LED backlighting system does your LCD TV have?

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