The smart home is a sprawling, sometimes dizzying space that covers a wide scope of things. For someone looking to give a smart home gadget for the holidays, it can be overwhelming trying to figure ...

Setting up your Galaxy S25 the right way on day one saves time, avoids sync issues, and gives you better battery and performance from the start. This guide walks you through a clean first-time setup ...

Ubuntu has long been the most recognizable name in the Linux space, and it's the most popular distro out there, something I've argued is actually a net negative for Linux adoption. Ubuntu is a ...

With the Switch only four days from releasing, Nintendo has been in full gear promoting and hyping the new console. A lot of news and previews of been surfacing the internet about the Switch and its ...

We take you through initial set-up of the BeagleBone Black, beagleboard.org’s NEW high-power and low-cost development platform! We take you through initial set-up of the BeagleBone Black, ...

Once you’re on your way to getting a Switch 2, there’s a couple of things you should check out first when getting your new console - which include some housekeeping items to keep in mind, and a few ...

A new iPad feels fast and polished right out of the box, but the real experience depends on how it's set up in the first hour. With iPadOS 19 preinstalled on 2026 models, Apple has quietly added ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...