Tools Reviews
How to Check if Your CPU Temperature is Too High
If you're a novice overclocker, this is for you
Worried about whether your CPU temperature is too high? This issue will normally only come up if you are trying to overclock your processor. If you’re a computer geek and […]
99 of the Best Windows Freeware Programs You May Not Know Of
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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 […]
3 Free Tools to Benchmark a Windows Gaming PC
Because the rest of them kinda suck
I recently bought my first custom gaming PC and the first thing I wanted to check after I got it was how well it benchmarked against other gaming systems. I […]
5 Tools to Convert BIN Files to ISO Images
A few free options to try first
Recently, I downloaded some IT software on my Windows PC and the files were all .BIN and .CUE files. In order to work with them, I needed to convert the […]
4 Great Tools to Create Windows Installer Packages
For those of us that don't have the $ for InstallShield
I’ve written a fair amount of code in my IT career and released a good number of Windows programs also, so a good tool to create Windows installer packages was […]
5 Utilities for Changing DNS Servers in Windows Reviewed
Plus, find the fastest one in your area
Even though most people don’t care, there are the few geeks out there who like to change the DNS servers on their system for reasons like speed, privacy and security. […]
5 Windows Alternatives to the Linux sudo Command
In other words, pseudo sudo commands
If you’ve ever used Linux or know someone who uses Linux, then you’ve probably heard of the sudo command. The command is a critical component to just about every Linux […]
Use HP Print and Scan Doctor to Fix Common Printer Problems
There are hundreds of things that can go wrong
I’m a huge fan of HP printers and I think overall they are the best printers for businesses as well as consumers. However, they come bundled with the worst possible […]
20 of The Best TV Streaming Devices
There are now more than ever to choose from
While smart Internet enabled TVs are becoming more popular, there are still a lot of homes that don’t have them. However, with technology advancing so rapidly, the demand for smart […]
Free Scan WiFi & Channel Scanner Software for Windows
A handy way to get info about your network
Looking for a quick way to scan all the WiFi networks in your area and seeing what channels they are running on? What about getting other info like the SSID, […]
Automatically Move, Delete, or Copy Files in Windows
There's a free version available
Previously, I had written about a program to automate file management tasks in Windows, but unfortunately, the program was very basic and was last updated in 2005! If you are […]
5 Free Programs to Completely Wipe a Hard Drive
You get the same results as the paid ones
Looking to sell an old computer and want to wipe the hard drive clean before you sell it? Whatever your reason may be, there are lots of programs out there […]
Use GParted to Manage Disk Partitions in Windows
Delete, resize, or copy them as needed
Looking for a good partition manager for your Windows computer? One of the best programs out there is GParted. It’s open-source and supports just about every file system out there […]