From erasing your data to setting up Screen Time and Family Sharing, here’s how to turn an old iPhone or iPad into a safe, ...

My smart devices were putting everything at risk. This easy setup protected my home network.

Google Home is rolling out a new setup flow that makes adding devices quicker and easier.

An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Just got your hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S24? Congratulations! Setting up your new device can seem daunting, but with Android’s Fast Pair feature, it’s a breeze. This feature not only helps you ...

From using existing wiring to repurposing old hardware or smart devices, keeping your home secure might not cost as much as ...

Small changes can add up. Here's how to set up automations to turn off TVs or lights at certain times, lower the thermostat when you leave the house, and more. I've written for various publications, ...

Don't entrust your photos to large cloud storage services. Use a NAS as a private cloud to keep your photos safe, secure, and ...

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ...

Roku devices don't support VPN apps, but you probably already have the equipment you need to use a VPN on your Roku. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks ...