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
How to Download Recordings from Your Netgear Arlo Cameras
Netgear's Arlo camera system automatically records video whenever motion is detected, and you can view those video recordings in the Arlo app.
How to Delete Conversations in the Alexa App
If you want to keep your conversations list in the Alexa app from getting out of control, here's how to delete certain conversations that you're no longer participating in.
How to Exclude Certain Users in a Twitter Reply
Twitter made recent changes to its web interface that removes usernames from replies, but this makes it a bit more difficult to exclude certain users from a reply.
How to Put Together Your First Smarthome (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
If you want to make your home a little smarter, but aren't sure where exactly to start, we've got you covered.
How to Position Your Netgear Arlo Cameras the Easy Way
When positioning most security cameras, it takes some time and a bit of trial and error to get them set up perfectly.
How to Organize All the Cables Under Your Desk
If you looked under your desk and finally got fed up with the mess of cables underneath, here's how to organize that mess and get your cables under control.
How to Set Up the Netgear Arlo Pro Camera System
If you like the idea of a security camera that's completely wireless in every way, Netgear's Arlo Pro system is one to consider.
Don’t Be Afraid to Use the Metric System for Your DIY Projects
The imperial system that's used in the US isn't all that complicated, but it's amazing how much easier the metric system can be when used in certain situations.
What Are These Gross Brown Spots on My Bathroom Walls?
If you live in an older house that had a lot of different residents move in and out over the years, there's no doubt that the place has a lot of "character", but one mystery that has been stumping me for some time now are these gross brown spots and streaks on my bathroom walls.
Power Drills vs. Impact Drivers: What's the Difference?
When it comes to home improvement projects, a power drill is one of the most common tools you'll need.
How to Turn Off Stats & Diagnostics Reporting on Google WiFi
Many privacy-conscious users prefer to stop apps and devices from reporting diagnostics to their parent companies.
How to Prioritize a Certain Device on Your Google WiFi Network
When you have a large handful of devices connected to your network, it can be difficult to get the speeds you need to play online games or download media.
How to Pause Internet Access on Google WiFi
Whether you need your kids to get their homework done or if it's just dinner time, Google WiFi has a feature that lets you "pause" the internet on their devices.
How to View Your Network's Data Usage on Google WiFi
If you ever want to know how much data you're using on your home internet, you usually can't find out without a bit of router hacking or use a third-party app on your computer.
How to Enable a Guest Network on the Google WiFi System
When you have guests over who want to use your Wi-Fi, you want to give it to them.
How to Factory Reset the Google WiFi System
If you're ever having some issues with your Google WiFi system, or are just planning on selling it, here's how to factory reset it and start from scratch.
How to Set Up the Google WiFi System
Mesh Wi-Fi networking is all the rage lately, and even Google has gotten in on the fun.
How to Find Out if a Smarthome Device Works with Alexa, Siri, or Google Home and Assistant
Now that voice assistants are becoming extremely popular, many users who want to outfit their living spaces with smarthome products are probably wanting these products to be compatible with their voice assistant, whether it's Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant (and Google Home).
The Differences Between Screws, Bolts, and Nails (and When You Should Use Each)
There so many different types of fasteners available that most hardware stores usually have an entire aisle dedicated to them.
How to Get a Schedule for Your Ideal Weather Conditions in Weather Underground
If you want to know when the perfect time would be to go for a nice stroll around the neighborhood, you can use Weather Underground's Smart Forecasts (iPhone only).