How to set up all your new devices

PLUS: Tips on returning unwanted gifts, improving your home audio, and taking your tiny kitchen to the next level. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 01.02.21 Take a moment to pat yourself on the back. Despite the pandemic, the stress of a presidential election, and (lest we forget) the murder hornets, you made it through 2020. A new year means new gear, and if you're now the proud owner of nifty, pristine gadgets thanks to holiday gifts or deals, we have tips on how to efficiently set them up and use them. When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Much like subscribing to WIRED, these contributions help fund the journalism we produce every day. Read more about how this works. 😬 Need to return or exchange unwanted gifts? These pointers will help you trade that hideous, scratchy sweater for store credit or cash. 🧰 Here's how to set it all up. Maybe you got a new smart speaker, an upgraded phone, an Apple Watch, or a complicated-looking thermostat. We've got advice to help you get off on the right foot. ❌ So you got a new Xbox. Make the most of it with our tips on customizing your home screen, tweaking your controls, and other useful features. 👾 Or maybe you got a PlayStation 5. We have tips for that too, including how to make sure you're playing the right version of your game. (And how to turn off the console—which is trickier than you'd think!) 🤖 Your robot vacuum could be doing a better job. Our advice will help you make sure that your household helper is working efficiently. ⚡ Save the planet and some cash by making your home energy-efficient. Smart thermostats, LED bulbs, and sensors can ensure that you aren't wasting money—especially if you use them correctly. 📻 It's time to get things sounding right by improving your home audio setup. We have some product recommendations, but also loads of free advice. Taking a few minutes to check your streaming settings or relocate your speakers can make a huge difference. 🧑‍🍳 Don't let a tiny kitchen stop you from chasing your culinary dreams. From multipurpose pans to swing-away surfaces, this guide can help you make the most of the space you do have.   The Master Guide to Setting Up All Your New Devices If you were just gifted a new phone, smartwatch, or home entertainment device, here's what to do with it. How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Holiday Gifts You can't always get what you want. Here's how to get some cash (or store credit) instead. 4 Ways to Make Your Home Smart and More Energy Efficient Smart thermostats, light bulbs, and leak sensors are just a few devices that can help cut your utility bill. 15 Xbox Series X/S Tips to Level Up Your New Console From setting up remote play to automatic sign-on with your favorite controller, here's how to get the most out of your shiny new toy. 15 Tips and Hidden Tricks for the PS5 (You Lucky Dog) If you're one of the lucky few to score Sony's newest game console this holiday, give these features a try to get the most out of it. How to Cook in Your Tiny Kitchen (and Stay Sane) Your cooking area is the size of a Game Boy. But with some strategic gear you can still whip up a storm of good food. How to Get the Most Out of (or Into) Your Robot Vacuum These simple tips will help you turn that automated little machine into your new best friend. How to Upgrade Your Home Audio While You're Quarantined Stuck home or not, it's always a good idea to invest in better sound. Our advice and gear recommendations can help. Gear and Tips to Winter-Proof Your Home and Stay Warm So you're freezing inside and outside. Our advice can fix that. GET WIRED New year, new ideas. Get WIRED for $10 $5. Last chance to get 1 year of access for 50% off. Plus get free stickers! Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.         When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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[New post] Capcom says it will share “brand-new information” on Monster Hunter Rise this month

Sickr posted: " Capcom has two Monster Hunter games for the Nintendo Switch planned for this year those games are Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. In a New Year's message, Monster Hunter Rise producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Yasu" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Nintendo News Capcom says it will share "brand-new information" on Monster Hunter Rise this month by Sickr Capcom has two Monster Hunter games for the Nintendo Switch planned for this year those games are Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. In a New Year's message, Monster Hunter Rise producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Yasunori Ichinose stated that they have "brand-new information" to share at the beginning of […] Read more of this post This post is ad-supported ​ Sickr | January 2, 2021 at 10:30 am | Tags: 2021, capcom, gaming news, monster hunter, monster hunter rise | Categories: Nintendo, Switch | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1atv Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://mynintendonews.com/2021/01/02/capcom-says-it-will-share-brand-new-information-on-monster-hunter-rise-this-month/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] F-Zero GX producer interested in working on the series if approached by Nintendo

Sickr posted: " One of the most requested franchises from Nintendo fans is a new entry in the F-Zero series. The last game we received was F-Zero Climax for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. Red Bull recently had the chance to interview Toshihiro Nagoshi who was the pro" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Nintendo News F-Zero GX producer interested in working on the series if approached by Nintendo by Sickr One of the most requested franchises from Nintendo fans is a new entry in the F-Zero series. The last game we received was F-Zero Climax for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. Red Bull recently had the chance to interview Toshihiro Nagoshi who was the producer of the excellent F-Zero GX for the GameCube. He […] Read more of this post This post is ad-supported ​ Sickr | January 2, 2021 at 10:16 am | Tags: F-Zero, gaming, gaming news, interview, Nintendo | Categories: Nintendo | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1atp Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://mynintendonews.com/2021/01/02/f-zero-gx-producer-interested-in-working-on-the-series-if-approached-by-nintendo/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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