Home Tech
Part of How-To & Guides. Setting up, fixing, and securing the tech in your home, from home servers and Wi-Fi troubleshooting to backing up your photos.
A Beginner's Guide to Setting Up a Home Server
What a home server is actually useful for, and how to set up a simple one without prior experience.
Troubleshooting Slow Wi-Fi: A Step-by-Step Guide
A systematic way to diagnose and fix slow home Wi-Fi, from the router to the device itself.
How to Set Up Parental Controls Without Constant Fights
Parental controls often become a source of ongoing conflict. Here's an approach that tends to work better.
A Simple Guide to Backing Up Your Whole Household's Photos
Family photos scattered across devices are one accident away from being lost. Here's a simple, realistic backup approach.
How to Extend Wi-Fi to a Garden Office or Basement
Detached spaces often struggle with weak Wi-Fi. Here's a practical breakdown of the actual options.
Setting Up a Guest Wi-Fi Network the Right Way
Sharing your main Wi-Fi password with every visitor is a common but avoidable habit. Here's how to do it properly instead.
How to Recycle or Donate Old Electronics Responsibly
Old electronics shouldn't just go in the regular trash. Here's how to actually dispose of them responsibly.