DsmSvc, or Device Setup Manager, is a Windows built-in service. The DsmSvc service use the DeviceSetupManager.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. When you insert an external ...

Google TV is one of the most-liked operating systems on the market, but setting up your device can be a little technical! Whether you’ve gotten a new Google TV streaming device for the holidays, your ...

A new device setup workflow is rolling out in Google Home. You can now search for apps and devices to add by name from inside Google Home. We first previewed this update late last year, and it’s now ...

Google TV now allows setup without Google Home app on select Hisense TVs. Hisense's 2025 U7 and U8 Google TVs are the first to utilize the new process. More Google TV devices will get the updated ...

The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

The Find My Device network is currently rolling out to Android devices and, next month, it will support a handful of AirTag-like trackers. Here’s what the setup process for one of those Find My Device ...

The technology world was shaken late last week by a ruling of the US International Trade Commission saying that Google had infringed on Sonos’ patents. After a couple of years of legal back-and-forth, ...

A neat new trick debuting on the Google Pixel 9 series is the ability to restore data from another Android device after setup has been completed. Available out of the box on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

If you were feeling wary of updating your Apple TV due to reports of bricked set-top boxes, Apple has re-released version 6.0 of the device’s software. It’s also taken the wraps off another feature of ...

Want to protect every device in your home using a VPN? Learn the advantages of using a VPN on your router and how to set up a VPN on a router. Tired of connecting each device in your home to a VPN ...