Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Release and Renew an IP Address
May 20th, 2020 by Ryan Dube
A basic skill every geek should know
How To Hide The Taskbar In Windows 10
May 20th, 2020 by Mahesh Makvana
Helps you reclaim valuable screen space
Fix “You need permission to perform this action” Error
May 19th, 2020 by Elsie Otachi
One very annoying Windows problem
Save a List of Running Processes to a Text File in Windows
In case you want to print them out
Sometimes, it can seem like there are so many processes running on your computer that you’re unsure which are okay and which might be suspicious or malicious. A good first […]
How To Set Up Private Cloud Storage Using A Windows 10 FTP Site
When we refer to the cloud, we’re talking about a storage system that keeps data stored and accessible on the internet. In recent years, the likes of Google Drive, Dropbox, […]
Open Command Prompt in Folder Using Windows Explorer
Who wants to type out the full path?
The Command Prompt is an incredibly useful way to perform certain tasks. For example, if you want to run a program with special parameters, the Command Prompt is one fast […]
HDG Explains : What Is a Dedicated IP Address & Should I Get One?
We break down all the important considerations
Most people are under the assumption that when you sign for a hosting plan, you get your own IP address, but that’s not true. The truth is you need to […]
Install and Setup a Website in IIS on Windows 10
You'll be up and running in no time
If you want to learn more about web design and development, installing Internet Information Services (IIS) on your Windows 10 computer is a good method. IIS is a free Windows […]
Change IP Address and DNS Servers using the Command Prompt
Just because it's more fun
The Command Prompt application, sometimes referred to as command shell, is found in most Windows NT-based operating systems. Its purpose is to execute specific commands for troubleshooting or solving specific […]
HDG Explains: What Is Telnet?
It has some pretty interesting uses
When most people think of the internet, what they’re really thinking of is the Web. However the physical network that makes up the internet carries far more than just websites […]
How to Open an HTML File in Google Chrome
Several different ways you can do this
Understanding HTML code and how to work with it can go a long way. You can use it in your everyday work, like creating HTML signatures to make your email […]
What Is Windows Action Center?
You either love it or hate it
Have you heard or read of the Windows Action Center? Do you want to know what you can do with the Windows Action Center? Or do you want to turn […]
HDG Explains : What Is a Parked Domain & What Are Its Advantages?
Hint: nothing to do with cars
If you’re looking for an explanation of what is a parked domain and the advantages it can bring, you may find it difficult to find everything you need to know […]
Fix “Could Not Find This Item” When Deleting in Windows
A pesky problem with 7 different solutions
Sometimes Windows shows a strange error message when you try to delete a file. The message reads “could not find this item” and it prevents you from deleting the file. […]
5 Ways Google Drive Desktop Can Keep You More Productive
Plus why you should consider storage upgrade
Google Drive is already an incredibly useful service in its own right, but once you bring the power of its desktop components into play you’ll be more productive than ever. […]
How To Rotate Text & Images In Photoshop
Instead of standing on your head
Have you ever taken a horizontal picture that you want to put in a vertical frame? Or have you embedded an image on top of a background and then wanted […]
How to Find Duplicates In Rows And Cells In Google Sheets
We explain how to use conditional formatting
Google Sheets is one of Google’s most powerful products and one of the go-to solutions for spreadsheet and data management on the web. However, out of the box, it has […]
7 Ways To Generate a List of Installed Programs in Windows
Handy if you want to know what to reinstall
If you own a Windows PC, you’ll likely have a list of go-to software that you use all the time, whether it’s Chrome, Outlook, or Steam. Outside of these favorites, […]
How to Restrict Editing on Word Documents
Prevent others from futzing with it
Microsoft Word comes preloaded with many features to let you create and edit your documents. One of those features lets you restrict editing in Word. When you enable the feature, […]
How to Record a Zoom Meeting
It's actually quite easy and handy
Recording a hosted Zoom meeting is useful for those who couldn’t attend the meeting live. It’s also helpful to be able to refer to a section of a video later […]