Your surge protector is silently failing—here’s how to tell – howtogeek.com
I’ve been building PCs for something around 20 years, and seeing as it’s a major hobby for me, I like to lurk around various PC building communities or talk to other PC owners.

You’re using HDMI wrong on your smart TV: Here’s how to fix the mistake once and for all – howtogeek.com
Every TV today has at least one HDMI port on the side or back. It’s used to stream content from another device to your television—whether that’s a streaming device, tablet, or computer.

Why bad router placement is tricking you into buying a $300 mesh network – howtogeek.com
If your Wi-Fi connection is constantly disappointing you, there’s one commonly recommended fix: setting up a mesh system. But that’s going to cost you some money, and you might not even need one.

I stopped watching YouTube the old way after trying this Gemini feature – Android Police
Watching videos on YouTube usually means sitting through the entire clip. If a section goes by too quickly or something isn’t clear, the only option is to rewind, scan the comments, or look up the topic somewhere else.

Your smart home needs a mesh network, here’s what that means – howtogeek.com
When I started building my smart home, I was still figuring things out and making mistakes. But one thing I’m glad I got right from the start was the decision to use a mesh network, rather than just relying on Wi-Fi for everything.

If your TV has this specific HDMI port, don’t leave it empty – Pocket-lint
When you flip your TV around and look at the back, you’ll likely see a few different ports, such as USB, Ethernet, and coaxial. But without a doubt, the most important ones are the HDMI ports.

I stopped using Wi-Fi for my TV and I’m never going back – MUO
Wi-Fi networks in many homes are strained by bandwidth, interference, and range limits. Theoretically, modern wireless networking standards like Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 can match wired Ethernet speeds, but those theoretical ratings are almost impossible to replicate in the real world. That’s why, with tens of Wi-Fi devices connected to my home network at any given time, I’ve gone all-in on wired networking wherever possible.

Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Three Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions – Ask Leo! askleo.com
The speed of your internet connection is the most important factor when streaming video. Next would be other programs or devices making heavy use of that internet connection at the same time. Depending on the situation, you may be able to pause to allow things to catch up, reduce the demand by selecting lower quality, or avoid streaming completely by downloading the video to watch later, if that’s allowed.

7 uses for smart plugs beyond just turning devices on or off – howtogeek.com
Smart plugs are a great way to start your smart home journey. They can turn almost any device from dumb to smart, allowing you to turn them on and off remotely or as part of an automation. However, there’s a lot more you can do with smart plugs beyond turning things on and off.