Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
Dec 30th, 2019 by 
How To Fix Packet Loss & Know When It’s a Problem
Dec 29th, 2019 by Elsie Otachi
A critical performance metric that can slow you down
Dead Pixel Tests To Fix a Stuck Pixel On Your Monitor
Dec 28th, 2019 by Elsie Otachi
Try these before throwing it away
The Best Way to Disable Cortana in Windows 10
For those with privacy, RAM concerns
In 2015, Microsoft released the final version of Windows 10. It came with many advantages over previous operating systems as well as a pre-installed virtual assistant. Many users were not […]
How To Use Google Tag Manager To Analyze Your Website Traffic
Tweak your campaigns to increase sales
No matter what type of website you have, knowing how your visitors interact with your site is essential. Google Analytics (GA) has traditionally been the tool used by webmasters to […]
How To Save Your Emails To a Local Hard Drive
For easy archiving and security purposes
There are several reasons you might want to save your emails to your hard drive, including recovery after sudden data loss. Backing up your emails to an external hard drive […]
HDG Explains : What Is RFID & What Can It Be Used For?
Simple tech that is becoming ubiquitous
RFID or Radio-Frequency Identification technology is everywhere. Employee ID cards, on items you buy at a store and even inside our pets. It’s a simple yet ingenious technology that is […]
How To Reduce Windows Explorer High CPU Usage
The best solutions that we could find
It’s unfortunately common to see Windows Explorer using up your system resources. With the file explorer system hogging up processing power, games won’t run as smoothly, video editing will take […]
How To Enable Or Disable The Transparency Effects in Windows 10
Plus a free tool that gives you even more control
As was the case with Windows 8, Windows 10 provides a bit of personalization in the form of a desktop taskbar transparency option. This will allow your desktop wallpaper to […]
5 Best Android Emulators for Windows 10 PCs
We show you the only ones worth trying
If you’re wondering how to run your favorite Android apps, but you don’t have an Android tablet or smartphone handy, you could think about using an Android emulator instead. This […]
Start, Taskbar, And Action Center Grayed Out In Windows 10? How To Fix
For both custom and default themes
If you’re using a light theme on your computer, you’ll find that the Start, taskbar, and action center option in the color settings menu is grayed out. It means you […]
The Easiest Raspberry Pi Projects for Beginners
The go-to device for DIYers
Raspberry Pi’s are tiny computers that can be used for programming projects ranging from gaming to smart home trackers. They are affordable, portable, and user-friendly. You can do some powerful […]
How To Use The Tabbed Command Prompt In Windows 10
Just like tabs for your browser
If you’re someone who uses the Command Prompt utility for most of your tasks, you likely often have multiple utility windows open at the same time on your screen. Managing […]
How To View The Source Code Of An Open-Source Piece Of Software
So you can inspect, modify, or learn from it
When developers release their software as open-source, it shows that they are both trustworthy and generous. Open-source software was one of the main things that personally helped me get started […]
How To Upgrade To The Latest Ubuntu
For a more stable, secure experience
The ability to upgrade Ubuntu to the latest version had many benefits, including using the latest software and getting access to new security patches. Before upgrading to Ubuntu, keep the […]
How to Detect Rootkits In Windows 10 (In-Depth Guide)
Back in vogue, hackers can steal for years
Rootkits are used by hackers to hide persistent, seemingly undetectable malware within your device that will silently steal data or resources, sometimes over the course of multiple years. They can […]
How to Open a Locked File When Another Program Is Using It
It's actually pretty easy to do
Sometimes while deleting a file on your Windows computer, you may come across an error that says “The action can’t be completed because the file is open in a program”. […]
How To Update Windows Without Windows Update
via Microsoft or third-party apps
Windows updates should be installed directly from the Windows Update utility built into the operating system. But what if it doesn’t work? If Windows won’t update or you can’t see […]
How to Remove Malware From Your WordPress Site
It's very important to act quickly
WordPress is one of the most popular website management systems used worldwide. According to W3Techs, it powers 34% of all websites on the Internet. The popularity of WordPress is in […]
How To Remove Viruses Before Your Operating System Starts
By using a bootable antivirus disc or USB drive
Most viruses are fairly easy to get rid of. Just open an antivirus scanner, wait for it to gather results, and then delete whatever it finds. Sometimes though, the virus […]