How-To Geek

Nick Lewis-Staff Writer

Nick Lewis

334 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.

Readers like you help support How-To Geek. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More.
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?

A disk on a table. 1
Windows 10
Where to Download the Windows 8 and Windows 10 ISO

You can also download Windows 8.1 ISOs!

A microphone on a desk. 1
Audio
How to Record the Sound Coming From Your PC (Even Without Stereo Mix)

Jamming a microphone in front of your computer's speakers is a terrible way to record your PC's audio.

A camera and an iPhone. 1
Windows 10
What Is the AVIF Image Format?

AVIF saves bandwidth, supports HDR, and is probably already supported in your browser of choice.

A bootable USB Drive. 1
Windows 10
How to Make a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive

It's the best way to install Windows 10.

The Windows 11 Start Menu. 1
Windows 11
How to Remove Your Windows 11 Password

Who needs a password anyway?

1
Windows 11
How to Turn Your Windows PC Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Got spotty Wi-Fi at your desk but a blazing fast Ethernet connection? No problem.

A PNG file. 1
Windows 11
How to Make Windows Show File Extensions

Windows really shouldn't hide them.

Google Calendar in Dark Mode. 1
Google Docs
How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Docs

Dark mode is available almost everywhere, including Google Docs.

The Sound menu on Windows 10. 1
Windows 10
How to Fix Sound Problems in Windows 10

Hear silence? A terrible screeching noise?

A standard Windows 10 background. 1
Windows 10
How to Check the PowerShell Version in Windows 10

Find out your PC's PowerShell version.

Some Google apps visible in Gmail 1
Gmail
How to Create a Gmail Account

Enter the world of Google with a free Gmail account.

A Windows 11 PC. 1
Windows 11
How to Find Your Lost Windows or Office Product Keys

Lost your product key, or just want to have it written down somewhere?

The Task Manager on Windows 10. 1
Windows 11
How to Restart Windows' Explorer.exe (Along With the Taskbar and Start Menu)

You don't have to restart your entire PC.

The Properties Window shows ownership and file permissions, which may be related to the error code. 1
Windows 11
How to Fix Error Code 0x80004005 on Windows 10 and Windows 11

Would it really be Windows if it didn't give you an obscure error code every once in a while?

Laptop running Windows 11 1
Windows 11
How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account

Did anyone ask for compulsory Microsoft logins?

The bottom of a Pixel phone. 1
Web
How to Scan and Translate a Picture in Google Translate

You can translate the text in an image seamlessly.

A Terminal Window open on Ubuntu. 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
8 Ways to List Partitions in Ubuntu

Command-line utilities are fun.

1 2 3 4 5
Page 1 / 17