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Practical guides and step-by-step tutorials to master technology setup, troubleshooting, and buying decisions. Learn how to configure software, understand tech specs, and optimise your digital setup.

A gaming setup with a monitor showing OBS Studio ready to stream games on Twitch

Gaming · Guides

How to Stream Games on Twitch: A Setup Guide

A clear, step-by-step guide to setting up your PC, account, and software to stream games on Twitch for the first time.

A NAS device connected to a USB printer and network router for shared printing and scanning

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS Network Printing and Scanning

A step-by-step guide to turning your NAS into a shared print server, so every computer and phone on your network can print and scan without extra cables.

Case fan cable being plugged into a fan header on a gaming PC motherboard

Gaming · Guides · Hardware

How to Connect Case Fans to Your Gaming PC Motherboard

A clear, step-by-step guide to connecting case fans to your gaming PC motherboard, covering headers, hubs, and BIOS fan control.

Plex media server interface showing a custom collection of movie posters grouped together

Guides · Software

How to Create Custom Collections in Plex

A step-by-step guide to creating manual and smart collections in Plex, so your movies and shows are easier to browse and enjoy.

NAS device connected to a home network streaming media to a television via DLNA

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Enable DLNA Streaming on Your NAS

A step-by-step guide to turning on DLNA streaming on your NAS so any compatible TV or media player can find your media instantly.

Close-up of a gaming motherboard installed in a PC case with RAM and CPU socket visible

Gaming · Guides · Hardware

How to Choose a Gaming Motherboard for Your Build

A practical guide to choosing a gaming motherboard, covering CPU compatibility, chipsets, form factor, RAM, storage, and connectivity.

Plex media server library screen showing folders of movies and TV shows

Guides · Software

How to Fix Plex Not Detecting New Files Automatically

Fed up with adding new movies or shows only to have Plex ignore them?

MacBook connected to a network attached storage device for automatic backups

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS Automatic Backups on Mac

A clear, practical guide to setting up NAS automatic backups on Mac using Time Machine and vendor backup software.

Overclocking software showing GPU clock speed and temperature graphs on a gaming PC monitor

Guides · Hardware

How to Overclock Your Gaming PC GPU Safely

A careful, step-by-step approach to overclocking your GPU safely for better frame rates without risking your hardware.

Plex media server dashboard shown on a laptop screen during account setup

Guides · Software

How to Claim Your Plex Server and Link Accounts

A clear walkthrough on how to claim your Plex server, link your account across devices, and set up safe sharing with family and friends.

Several hard drives being installed into the bays of a network attached storage enclosure

Guides · Hardware · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS With Multiple Hard Drives Correctly

A clear guide to setting up NAS with multiple hard drives, covering drive selection, RAID choices, and safe step-by-step configuration.

A modular gaming PC power supply sitting next to its cables on a desk

Guides · Hardware

How to Choose a Power Supply for Your Gaming PC

A clear, practical guide to choosing a power supply for your gaming PC, covering wattage, efficiency ratings, connectors and reliability.

Plex account settings screen showing managed users and shared library access options

Guides · Software

How to Manage Plex User Permissions and Roles

A clear walkthrough of how to manage Plex user permissions and roles, so every household member sees only the libraries and content meant for them.

NAS device connected to a home network router with a laptop accessing a shared folder

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS Network Shares and SMB Access

A step-by-step guide to creating NAS network shares, enabling SMB, and connecting Windows, Mac, and media devices to them.

Gaming PC components including a motherboard, CPU, RAM and power supply laid out on a table for testing before assembly

Guides · Hardware

How to Test Your Gaming PC Components Before Assembly

Learn the simple bench-test method that reveals a dead PSU, CPU, RAM stick or GPU before you seal it inside your gaming PC case.