The people behind PlainBytes
Every guide on this site is written, tested and signed by a real person. Meet the four regulars below.
writes step-by-step tech guides for people who didn't grow up with smartphones. She tests every tutorial on at least three devices and photographs each screen so nothing is left to guesswork.
- Video Doorbell Privacy Settings Made Simple: Step by Step
- Thermostat Schedules That Save Made Simple: Step by Step
- Password Hygiene for Families Made Simple: Step by Step
- A Checklist Before You Try kids device time controls
- Backup Power for Router: Settings You Should Change
- Closing Apps Properly: Settings You Should Change
spent years as the family tech support hotline and turned those conversations into tutorials. She writes in plain language, with zero jargon and screenshots for every step.
- Smart Bulbs That Respond to Voice: The Complete Walkthrough
- Smart Speaker Routines Morning: The Complete Walkthrough
- Troubleshooting two-factor authentication setup: Common Fixes
- Security Cameras Legal Basics: Hidden Features Worth Knowing
- Voice Assistant Privacy Audit: Hidden Features Worth Knowing
- Backing Up Before Updates on Any Device
is a former IT support tech who now writes the guides her wishes clients had read before calling. Every piece ends with the three fixes that solve most problems.
- Setting Up Smart Plugs: Hidden Features Worth Knowing
- Guest Wifi for Visitors Made Simple: Step by Step
- Updating Iot Firmware Explained for Non-Techies
- Smart Tv Tracking Limits Made Simple: Step by Step
- The Mistakes People Make With smart smoke detector placement
- Customizing the Control Center: Settings You Should Change
believes technology should serve people, not confuse them. She covers phones, laptops and smart homes with a focus on privacy, backups and the settings that quietly matter most.
- Router Placement for Coverage: Settings You Should Change
- The Mistakes People Make With robot vacuum mapping tips
- How to recognizing scam calls in Under 5 Minutes
- Mesh Wifi vs Extender: Hidden Features Worth Knowing
- Troubleshooting digital legacy: password documents: Common Fixes
- Hidden Trackpad on Keyboard Made Simple: Step by Step