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How Does Wireless Charging Work?
Plus, are there any big drawbacks?
Wireless charging lets you charge up your gadgets without having to plug in a USB cable. It’s pretty neat, but how does it actually work? Why even bother? What are […]
HDG Explains: How Does WiFi Work?
It's a combo of digital and radio
WiFi is a wireless networking technology that lets you connect your WiFi-enabled devices to a local network. Using WiFi you can transfer data between local network devices or connect to […]
HDG Explains: What Is Chromebook Developer Mode & What Are Its Uses?
Plus, the pros and cons of using it
If you have ever wondered if you could get more out of your Chromebook, you’re not alone. Chromebooks are excellent, versatile devices. Better still, they have a lot of hidden […]
HDG Explains : How Does Augmented Reality Work?
Plus, some awesome apps to try
Everyone has some idea of what VR (virtual reality) is, but it’s cousin AR (augmented reality) is much less famous. Yet, it’s likely that AR will be a much more […]
HDG Explains : How Does 3D Printing Work?
Because one day soon you'll own one
3D printing has become a much more mainstream technology, with printing machines available at just about every price point. Most people who want a 3D printer can probably find a […]
HDG Explains : What Is a Blockchain Database?
An answer that won't hurt your head
If you’re looking for a simple explanation of what is a blockchain database, you’ll be hard pressed to find one that focuses on the nuts and bolts. Most blockchain enthusiasts […]
HDG Explains : What is Thunderbolt?
Plus how it is used on your PC
In the “good “ old days of personal computing it seemed that every peripheral needed its own connection standard. Eventually we were blessed with USB, but what it had in […]
HDG Explains: What Is An API?
Plus how are they being used by developers
On an internet filled with confusing and unfamiliar acronyms, it can be easy to become confused. One web acronym you may have heard but never felt inspired to look into […]
HDG Explains: What is the BIOS?
Plus why you need it
Did you ever see the word BIOS pop up on your screen when starting your computer? Or heard people talk about changing things in the BIOS? But then you never […]
HDG Explains : What Is SFTP & FTP?
No, they are not dirty acronyms
In order for a computer network to exchange data and resources, it takes a collection of various devices such as routers, switches, and computers. That network would then need to […]
HDG Explains : What Is a Computer Server?
Hint: nothing to do with restaurants
“The server is down!” “I can’t log into the server.” “The servers are at capacity.” These are the sorts of phrases we hear on a daily basis when using the […]
HDG Explains: What Is CAPTCHA & How Does It Work?
Robots implode if they check the box
When signing into a website online, or entering sensitive information, you may sometimes be asked to click a tick box, match images together, or type in a random series of […]
HDG Explains: What Is JavaScript & What Is It Used For Online?
Hint: it has nothing to do with coffee
When you browse the internet, the web pages you interact with are presented to you using three technologies: HTML, CSS, and what we’ll discuss in this article—JavaScript. Of the three, […]
HDG Explains : Do I Have a Virus? Here Are The Warning Signs
Plus how to remove them if you have one
Anyone who has ever had a virus in their computer system knows how stressful it can be. It doesn’t matter whether you have an advanced or strong security software program, […]
HDG Explains : What is Metadata & How Is It Used?
We'll show you some common examples
If you own a website or work in fields that involve writing or managing online content, then you likely heard of metadata. It’s something you can’t get away from (nor […]
HDG Explains : How Does GPS Work?
It's a great icebreaker at parties
The last time you used your phone to have Google Maps pinpoint your exact location on a map, did you ever stop and wonder how does GPS work so accurately? […]
HDG Explains: What Is A Keylogger & How Do I Remove It From My Computer?
You never want anyone recording your strokes
A keylogger, or keystroke logger, is a sneaky program used by cybercriminals to covertly record each keystroke made on your computer. The main aim is to harvest your sensitive information […]