Creator Gear ·
Best Low Budget Streaming Setup Under $300 (2026)
Three real streaming setups at $200, $250, and $300 totals. Audio first, lighting second, webcam third. Assumes you already own a PC or Mac.
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7 posts tagged "Beginner"
Smart Home ·
Best Smart Bulbs for Beginners in 2026: A No-Hype Buying Guide
Half the smart bulbs sold in 2026 are wrong for first-time buyers. Here's what to buy, what to skip, and how to dodge the dimmer switch trap.
Smart Home ·
How to Set Up Your First Matter Smart Home in 2026
A no-fluff Matter setup walkthrough for 2026: prerequisites, controller choice, the 6 steps most tutorials skip, and the 3 failures that bite everyone.
Gift Guides ·
Best Gifts for Smart Home Beginners in 2026
Smart home gifts that prove their value in week one. No hub purchase required, no surprise add-ons, no app setup nightmares. Eight picks we'd actually wrap.
Smart Home ·
Best Smart Plugs for Beginners in 2026: What to Buy First
Smart plugs are the cheapest way into a smart home, but most of them are junk. Here are the 7 we'd actually buy in 2026, and the ones to skip.
Smart Home ·
Smart Home Starter Kit: First 5 Devices We Recommend (2026)
Forget 40-device buying guides. Here are the 5 smart home devices to buy first in 2026, in order, under $400 total. Plus what to skip for now.
DIY & Kits ·
Best Soldering Kits for Beginners in 2026
Hands-on picks for the best soldering kits for beginners in 2026 across every budget. Starter pencil irons, temp-controlled stations, USB-C portables, and PCB practice kits.