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You got a cool gadget for the holidays! You lucky duck. Now you’ve gotta set it up. You poor sap.
OK, yes. Some gadgets are snap to set up. Things like a set-top box or streaming dongle are plug-and-play. But others require a bit more … thought. Don’t sweat it. We’re here to help with handy guides to setting up some of the most common gadgets people give and get at this time of year. So sit back with a beverage of your choice and get to it. You’ll be enjoying that new toy in no time.
Now if only there were a gadget that wrote thank-you cards…