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Nick Lewis-Editor, Windows and Microsoft

Nick Lewis

Editor, Windows and Microsoft

Contributor Since September, 2006
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Microsoft, Windows, DIY
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About Nick Lewis

Nick Lewis is a editor at 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.

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A man on a mountain with a camping backpack.
Why A Smartphone Is My Must Have Camping Companion
Android

So much for disconnecting.

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The Aluratek Combo Wireless Car Adapter for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Add Wireless Android Auto or CarPlay to Your Car for $19 Off
Deals

No more fumbling with a cable.

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Dusty cooling fans inside a PC tower
Have a Dusty PC? One Inexpensive Piece Can Help
Windows

No more dust bunnies hanging out in your PC case.

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A gaming PC with glowing lights, featuring a small tombstone placed on the GPU that reads 'RIP' with an Overclocking gauge.
I've Stopped Overclocking My PCs—And You Should Too
Windows

No more manually adjusting voltages.

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Woofers in the Fluance Ai81
Hi-Res Audio Is Pointless for Everyday Listeners—Here's Why
Audio

The human ear can only do so much.

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both edifier hecate g5000 gaming desktop speakers next to each other
Building a Home Theater Sound System from Scratch? Here's What to Buy First
Audio/Video

Don't skimp on sound.

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Computer screen displaying the Windows 11 interface with previews of multiple virtual desktops.
How I Use One Overlooked Windows Tool to Organize Everything
Windows

Don't get bogged down by a hopeless pile of windows.

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An MSI motherboard with an M.2 slot and a PCIe slot visible.
Stop Wasting Your Money on Expensive Motherboards
Windows

There are better places to use your dollar.

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Laptop Internal Storage
This App Is My Favorite Way to Free Up Storage on Windows 11
Storage

Don't let your random files eat away at your storage space without a fight.

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Windows 11 logo.
Microsoft Is Making Major Changes to Windows Security
Cybersecurity

Hopefully there will be fewer problems.

A laptop screen displaying the ShareX logo with a dashed selection box overlay and a cursor dragging the corner, simulating a screenshot capture.
This Is the Free Open-Source Answer to Windows' Snipping Tool
Open Source

Don't settle for Windows' built in tool.

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A gaming PC with a large power cable running to a GPU.
Don't Mix These Components, You Could Destroy Your PC
Windows

The smoke and popping noises are not a reassuring sign.

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 14
The ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10: A 2-in-1 So Great It Made Me Wish I Were an Artist
Windows

A dream to work on.

a folder with some microsoft office apps and icons.
4 Open-Source Writing Apps That Can Replace Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word

There are other options out there that are just as good as Word.

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Windows 11 wallpaper with some laptops around and a padlock icon in the center.
Windows 11 Locks Away These 4 Features, but They Should Be Standard
Windows

These should really be included in the base operating system.

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Windows 11 logo.
Windows Recall Is Getting Its First Major Update
AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Now you can display your snapshots front and center.

UGREEN M.2 NVMe SSD USB-C Enclosure with WD_BLACK SN750 SSD Inside Sitting on a MacBook.
I Turned a Loose SSD Into a Portable Backup Solution
Backup & Recovery

Don't wait until your files are corrupted to try and save them.

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A laptop with the Windows 11 Task Manager open, showing a graph indicating low resource usage.
This 24-Year-Old Windows Tool Is Better Than Task Manager
PC Optimization

Don't make your life even harder.

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A small Kinter amplifier with a pair of Technics passive speakers.
I Never Build a PC Without This Often-Overlooked Component
Windows

I'll skip on the RGB and buy something else instead.

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A hand holding a password field, with multiple passwords in the background and padlock and key icons around it.
Microsoft Authenticator is Losing Password Autofill—Here's What To Use Instead
Cybersecurity

Don't get caught by surprise when everything stops working.

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