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Gaming & Consoles Guides
Here are my Gaming & Consoles guides — 14 in all. Every one is written in plain English, researched and reviewed by me, and free to read, print, or share. And if you get stuck, I can often fix it the same day without leaving your chair — remotely.
All 14 Gaming & Consoles guides
Free to read, print, or share — no sign-up, no email. Every one written and reviewed by Bill.
Cloud Gaming on Your TV — Playing Without a Console
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Digital vs. Physical Games — Buying, Gifting, and Family Sharing
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Fixing Common Console Problems — Storage Full, Stuck Updates, No Picture
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Grandparent's Guide to Buying the Right Console (and the Right Games)
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Handheld Gaming — Switch Lite, Steam Deck, and Travel Setups
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Keeping Kids Safe in Online Games — Chat, Friends, and Spending Controls
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Nintendo Switch 2 — A Family Setup Guide
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Nintendo Switch 2 — Complete Family Setup from the Box
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Retro Gaming Made Easy — Classic Mini-Consoles & the Old Favorites
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Setting up a Fair "Gaming Corner" — TV, Seating, Headsets, and House Rules
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Setting up a PlayStation 5 (Accounts, Storage, Updates)
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Setting up an Xbox Series S/X + What Game Pass Actually Costs
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Sony PlayStation and Bravia — A Plain-English Guide
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Switch 2 Parental Controls & Screen-Time Limits (Step by Step)
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