Craig Lloyd
Contributing since April, 2016
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About Craig Lloyd
Craig Lloyd writes about smarthome for How-To Geek, and is an aspiring handyman who loves tinkering with anything and everything around the house. He's also a mediocre gamer, aviation geek, baseball fan, motorcyclist, and proud introvert.
Latest Articles
Stop Buying Inkjet Printers and Buy a Laser Printer Instead
Are you sick and tired of how slow your inkjet printer is? Does it seem like the ink constantly runs out? Do yourself a favor and replace that hunk of junk with a quality laser printer.
Bring Your Christmas List Into the 21st Century by Using an Amazon Wish List
Are you still using handwritten lists, Word documents, or emails as your Christmas list? Sure, it may be tried and true, but that's the old-school way of doing things.
I Paid $42 for Apple to Install a Screen Protector and I Ain't Even Mad
Buying a screen protector at the Apple Store is expensive---but they install it for you, and that's priceless.
If You Plan on Installing a Ton of Smarthome Devices, Skip Wi-Fi
If you plan on installing a ton of smarthome devices in your house, Wi-Fi may not be the best route..
Wi-Fi Cams Do More Than Just Record Video
Modern Wi-Fi cameras can do more than simply record video. They're packed with other useful features.
You'll Have to Replace Your $160 AirPods Every Few Years
Irreplaceable batteries and a repair-resistant design.
Do You Miss Touch ID? I Certainly Don't
With the launch of the iPhone XS and XR last year, Apple has gone all-in on Face ID.
iMessage Features to Avoid with Your Green Bubble Android Buddies
There are a lot of cool things you can do in iMessage other than just sending text messages to your friends and family, but for your compatriots that use Android, you'll want to skip these specific iMessage features, since they don't work on Google's mobile OS.
Your Smarthome Setup Might Break, and There's Nothing You Can Do About It
Your smarthome devices might be running smoothly now, but at any time, a forced update or a change by the manufacturer could potentially break your device, either temporarily or permanently.
Do the People You Follow on Social Media Spark Joy?
Do you roll your eyes and groan more than you laugh and smile when going through your various social media feeds? Then perhaps it's time to clear out the social media clutter, Marie Kondo style.
Why Are iPhones Still Limited to 9 Apps Per Folder Page?
With all the apps we have on our iPhones these days, organizing them into folders is pretty much a requirement.
5 Creative Uses for Smart Plugs
One of the best values in all of the smarthome technology available is the handy smart plug.
What Are Nits of Brightness on a TV or Other Display?
The competition between TV and display manufacturers has been heating up rapidly, and everyone is talking about how many "nits" their displays have.
Three Ways to Improve Your Smarthome
The initial appeal of smarthome devices can be one of intrigue.
Things You Should Never Post Online but Probably Are
It's easy to get excited about something and post it on social media for all your friends and family to see, and maybe even the rest of the world.
How to Gift Music, Movies, and More from the iTunes Store
You've undoubtedly bought music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks off of iTunes before, but it was likely for yourself.