Gizmodo’s Holiday Gadget Setup Guides

The wrapping paper is gone. Your family has exited. The dust? Settled. So it’s time to squeeze the most out of those terrific tech gifts you got—and we’re here to help. Check below for our comprehensive setup guides.

Nice Home Theater! We’ll Help You Set it Up

Christmas victory! You’ve just obtained the final component for your ideal home theatre set-up. Now it’s time to hook everything up and turn your living room into that badass entertainment zone you’ve always envisioned. We’ll guide you through the basics.

So You Got a Fancy New Camera: Here’s How to Use It
Congratulations! A loved one loves you back enough that they bought you a brand new fancy camera. Now what?

How to Make that New Smartphone Actually Smart

Your X-Mas wish came true! Santa wisely consulted one of our best-of-the-best lists and left you a shiny new smartphone under the tree. So, uh, now what? Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting that bad boy up and running.

Everything Your New iPad Needs Right Now

Well, weren’t you a good boy and/or girl this year! That iPad’s going to be your favourite new toy no matter what, but here’s how to squeeze the most out of it from day one.