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Rich Hein

Desktop Lead

Contributor Since June, 2025
Qualifications Project Management, Writing, Editing, Communications, Editorial Leadership
Expertise
Windows, macOS
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About Rich Hein

Rich Hein is a veteran technology journalist with more than two decades covering developer, consumer and enterprise topics. Rich's career has been dedicated to service journalism, connecting readers to content that informs and delights.

Previously, Rich was vice president and editor-in-chief for Simpler Media Group, director of audience development for IDG and editor/writer for sites like CIO.com, ComputerWorld, CodeGuru and other tech-centric publications. He's received numerous accolades, including the IDG Summit and Azbee awards and has been covered by Medium for his work in audience development.

When not at his desk, Rich lives in Daytona Beach with his wife and three dogs. He enjoys playing guitar, surfing and staying abreast of the latest in tech.

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A close up view of a standup arcade machine's joystick and its three buttons.
These Are My 3 Favorite Retro Game Emulators for Windows 11
Retro Gaming

These three emulators let me play all my favorite retro games on Windows.

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A persons hand pushing a stick of RAM into place inside a desktop PC.
I Upgraded My PC’s RAM, and I Wish I’d Done It Years Ago
RAM

I thought my aging computer was beyond saving, but one small upgrade brought it back to life.

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Windows 11 running on a laptop computer.
Want More Privacy on Windows 11? Here Are 6 Features I Always Disable
Windows 11

Windows 11 is quietly collecting more data than you might think, but you can take control of your privacy.

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GEEKOM Mini IT11 PC front-facing on a black desktop.
4 Affordable Mini PCs That Can Replace Your Aging Windows 10 PC
Mini PC

These mini PCs pack serious performance and features into a compact, budget-friendly package.

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An image showing Windows 11 logo.
This Hidden Tool Can Diagnose Windows 11's Most Frustrating Problems
Windows 11

How Windows Reliability Monitor can help troubleshoot system crashes, update issues and more.

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