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 […]
HDG Explains : What Is Bluetooth & What Is It Most Commonly Used For?
Nothing to do with colors or dentists
Many of you reading this might remember the bad old days of getting any two gadgets to talk to each other. Cellular phones (not smartphones!) all had their own proprietary […]
How to Troubleshoot WiFi (Wireless) Printers
Problems crop up when you least expect them
Few things are more frustrating than when you want to print a document, and your wireless printer is in an error state, or gives you the silent treatment. Perhaps you’ve […]
Why Most New Phones are Ditching the Headphone Jack
The very sad but honest truth
The 3.5mm stereo TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) jack has been around for a very long time. The original 6.35mm version hails from the late 1800s where it was used in […]
Black, White & Gray Hat Hacking Defined
We delve into the moral headpieces of hacker culture
Hackers. The news loves to report on them and the public just loves to completely misunderstand what they actually do. The word “hacker” has become associated with malicious computer criminals, […]
How to Remove Shortcut Virus in USB using CMD
Safeguard your computer from future attacks
A computer virus can come from just about anywhere — even removable storage devices. When an infected USB flash drive finds its way to your PC, it will be activated […]
What Does End of Life Mean for Software and Should You Care?
We'll take a trip thru the entire product life cycle
Before we begin, understand that this article also addresses operating systems (OS), specifically Windows, but the principles could apply to any software, app, or OS. When you hear or get […]
99 of the Best Windows Freeware Programs You May Not Know Of
Bookmark this article for easy reference
Due to the popularity of my previous article on Help Desk Geek entitled 99 ways to make your computer blazingly fast, I’ve decided to write another list post with 99 […]
CPU Processor Comparison – Intel Core i9 vs i7 vs i5 vs i3
We'll do more than just show you useless benchmarks
Although they’ve been out for more than a decade now, Intel’s Core lineup, Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 processors, still feels relatively young. Here, we will review the […]