Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

The Find My Device network is currently rolling out to Android devices and, next month, it will support a handful of AirTag-like trackers. Here’s what the setup process for one of those Find My Device ...

Users who have already enabled Advanced Data Protection will have a more complicated device setup process than normal this holiday season, especially for new HomePod and Apple Watch owners. Here's why ...

DsmSvc, or Device Setup Manager, is a Windows built-in service. The DsmSvc service use the DeviceSetupManager.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. When you insert an external ...

Just finished a clean Windows install? Make sure you don’t miss these six critical steps to secure, optimize, and set up your ...

A neat new trick debuting on the Google Pixel 9 series is the ability to restore data from another Android device after setup has been completed. Available out of the box on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

During the installation of Windows 11, an internet connection is required at the OOBE stage to successfully complete the process of setting up your system. That said ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Google TV now allows setup without Google Home app on select Hisense TVs. Hisense's 2025 U7 and U8 Google TVs are the first to ...