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Contributing since September, 2006

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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.

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Discord on a Mac
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Don't worry, they haven't gone anywhere.

A Windows 11 desktop.
Windows 10
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Why isn't it standard on every PC?

Task View open on Windows 11.
Windows 11
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Windows 11
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The Bash shell on Ubuntu.
Linux & macOS Terminal
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iPhone & iPad
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Discord on an iPhone.
discord
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Windows 11
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Files
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The
google
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Not now, Google!

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Twitch
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If you have Amazon Prime, you can help support your favorite Twitch streamer for free!

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Windows 11
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