New Gadget Setup Checklists – Christmas Edition | Phone, Tablet, Laptop & Smart TV Setup Guides | Printable PDF

Did someone get a new phone, tablet or laptop for Christmas, and now nobody knows where to start? These printable checklists walk you through it one simple step at a time, in plain language with no tech talk. They're written by a Navy veteran with years of IT help desk experience, who has answered every "how do I set this up?" question there is. Set the gadget up before you wrap it, or work through it together on Christmas morning.

What's inside:

• Title page and how-to-use guide (charge first, have your Wi-Fi password ready)

• Before You Start checklist: Wi-Fi, account logins, charging, backing up the old device, receipts and gift receipts

• New Smartphone setup (iPhone or Android): accounts, moving from the old phone, screen lock and face or fingerprint unlock, updates, backups, find-my-device, emergency contacts

• New Tablet / Kids' Tablet setup: parental controls, screen time, kid profile, purchase approval

• New Laptop / Computer setup (Windows or Mac): updates, built-in security, removing unwanted trial software, backup, what a password manager is

• Smart TV & Streaming Device setup, with a free-trial tracker

• Smart Speaker and Game Console quick checklists

• Security & Scam Safety: strong passwords, 2-step verification, gift card and fake support scams, "Real tech support will never…"

• Device Info Record: model, serial number, warranty, password hints (never the passwords themselves)

• Grandparent Quick Cards: big-text cut-out cards for charging, turning on and off, calling and video calling, and who to call for help

What you get: 1 PDF (10 pages), US Letter

Print as many as you like.

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.