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Chargers, cables, Wi-Fi, backups and the small decisions that keep your gear working.

A 96-watt USB-C power adapter resting on a wooden surface.

How to choose a USB-C charger and cable

What wattage, Power Delivery and certification actually mean when you buy.

Beginner · About 20 minutes

A smartphone held in one hand showing its screen.

How to back up your phone photos

Keep copies in more than one place so one lost phone never wipes your photos.

Beginner · About 30 minutes

A home internet router and gateway box on a surface.

How to set up home Wi-Fi for better coverage

Where to put the router, which band to use, and when a mesh beats an extender.

Beginner · About an hour

A power strip with several switched outlets and a cable.

Power strip vs surge protector: how to choose

The real difference between extra outlets and actual protection, and how to tell them apart.

Beginner · About 15 minutes

A backlit laptop keyboard photographed in low light.

How to start with a password manager

Set up an encrypted vault, pick one strong master password, and move your logins in gradually.

Beginner · About 30 minutes