Hackaday

Linux Fu: UPNP A Port Mapping Odyssey

If you’ve ever run a game server or used BitTorrent, you probably know that life is easier if your router supports UPnP ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I built a NAS from an old laptop—here's what Linux taught me the hard way

5 hard lessons I learned about Linux and Docker while building my first DIY NAS ...

You can turn your old PS2 into a Linux computer: Here's how

If you've got an old PS2 gathering dust in your closet, you can turn it into a Linux PC with a few pieces of hardware and Sony's official Linux install disks.
Cult of Mac

How to set up Apple Watch — and tips for getting the most out of it

How do you set up a new Apple Watch? Whether you got the surprisingly capable Apple Watch SE 3, the battery-boosted Apple Watch Series 11 or the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3, you might be wondering how ...
BGR

You Can Speed Up Old USB Ports - Here's How

It's possible to speed up old USB devices that utilize USB 2.0 ports, which operate at lower speeds than USB 3.0 and newer standards. You can do this through overclocking, which, if you don't know, ...
NerdWallet

Ask a Nerd: How Should I Set Up My Bank Accounts?

Having the right combo of bank accounts can help you manage your money better by taking advantage of different perks. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on ...
Geeky Gadgets

The Fast Way to Set Up Any New iPhone (Beginner’s Guide)

Setting up your iPhone for the first time is an essential process that ensures your device is ready for secure and efficient use. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough, covering ...
BGR

Here's What The USB Port On Your Computer Monitor Is For

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...
PC Magazine

I Set Up My Own Proxy Server—Here's Why, and How You Can Do It Yourself

I'm a seasoned journalist who has been writing about consumer tech for the last fifteen years, and dabbling in it for longer still. Outside of writing, you'll find me nerding out over coffee, watching ...
Android Authority

6 things I always do when setting up a new phone

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 ...
USA Today

How to set up new home internet

Setting up your internet doesn't need to be a headache. It's a relatively simple process. Before you do anything, research and see which internet providers are available in your area -- some providers ...
Investopedia

How to Set Up Autopay

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...