Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Factory Reset Amazon Echo Devices
Jan 28th, 2020 by Patrick Hearn
Try this instead of using a hammer
How Secure Is the Military-Grade AES Encryption Algorithm?
Jan 28th, 2020 by Joseph Boone
We address the elephant in the room
How To Compile Software Packages On Linux
Jan 27th, 2020 by Ben Stockton
It's something that new users must learn to do
How to Fix Registry Errors in Windows 10
Plus how it works and what causes them
The Windows Registry is a huge database containing configuration settings for programs, hardware, and applications running on your computer. Each time you install a program, its values and keys are […]
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 […]
How to Set Up a Windows XP Virtual Machine for Free
Run old software, relive the 'aughts
Whether it’s for nostalgia or to run old software, there are benefits to running a Windows XP machine—for the right reasons. Obviously, it’s not recommended to run Windows XP as […]
How to Avoid and Resolve DNS Outages
Tips and tools for you to try
DNS outages can cause headaches for anyone affected by them. Sites experiencing issues can result in bad user experience and possible loss of money for the business. DNS means Domain […]
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 […]
How to Remove These 9 Unwanted Windows 10 Apps and Programs
Keep your system clean and free of bloatware
Do you use all the programs in your Microsoft Windows installation? It is not uncommon for your system to have installed apps or programs that you don’t realize are there. […]
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 […]
What Is the Best Format For External Hard-Drives? Pros & Cons Of Each
It all depends on your OS
External hard drives, flash drives and other similar forms of removable storage have made life pretty easy when it comes to moving data around. However, we live in a world […]
HDG Explains: What Is Ethernet & Is It Better Than Wifi?
Each can have their own advantages
Ethernet is the common standard for wired connections to computer networks. Devices using an Ethernet connection make use of a specific type of twisted electrical cable to connect with, send […]
How to Add Audio Narration To a PowerPoint Presentation
PowerPoint is an app that enables you to create and deliver an engaging presentation to an audience. But what if the audience is not in the same room or you […]
How to Install Chrome OS in VMWare
So you can test drive the Chromebook experience
Lightweight and cheap, Google Chromebooks offer a great, low-barrier alternative to a full-powered Windows laptop. With access to Google Docs and Android apps, Chromebooks have plenty of uses, whether it’s […]
What Is a VBA Array in Excel and How to Program One
Extremely useful and only limited by your imagination
VBA has been part of the Microsoft Office suite for many years. While it doesn’t have the full functionality and power of a full VB application, VBA provides Office users […]
What are the Best Programming Languages to Learn in 2020?
We'll give you 8 to start with
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting, staring at your monitor wondering “what programming language should I learn today?”, we might just have an answer for you. With so many different […]
What Should I Upgrade On My PC? Investing In The Right Hardware
We'll explore the many different options
One of the best things about modern computers is how modular they are. Desktop computers in particular make it relatively simple to swap out just about any component for a […]
5 Google Sheets Script Functions You Need to Know
Automate and integrate the entire G-suite of apps
Google Sheets is a powerful cloud-based spreadsheet tool that lets you do nearly everything you could do in Microsoft Excel. But the real power of Google Sheets is the Google […]
The Best Software Versions of Solitaire For Windows 10
Solitaire has offered a fun way to pass the time in offices, classrooms, and homes across the world since 1990. Microsoft first started including its own version of this classic […]
Perform a Zero Fill Using a Linux Live CD
Use it when buying or selling a computer
The most important and dangerous component in any PC is the hard drive. Dangerous, not because of any physical risk, but because of the data it holds. Privacy information, important […]