Don’t Skip These 5 Tech Tune-Ups for Your Home in 2025

We maintain our cars and clean our gutters—so why not give our home tech the same treatment? A few simple checkups each year can keep everything running smoother, faster, and safer.

Here are 5 tech tune-ups you should knock out early this year:

🔄 1. Restart Your Router

We said it before, and we’ll say it again: reboot your router monthly.

• Clears memory
• Speeds up your network
• Solves weird connection issues

Unplug, wait 60 seconds, plug back in. Done.

🔒 2. Update Your Devices

Outdated software is a major security risk. Make sure to:

• Update phones, tablets, and laptops
• Check for smart device firmware updates (like cameras, thermostats, hubs)
• Don’t ignore those annoying “Install now?” popups—they matter

📶 3. Scan Your Wi-Fi Network

Run a free app like Fing to:

• See all devices connected to your network
• Identify freeloaders or suspicious devices
• Rename devices so you know what’s what

Want help reading the results? I’ve got your back.

🔋 4. Replace Batteries in Smart Devices

Don’t wait until they die.

• Smart locks
• Door sensors
• Remote controls
• Smoke detectors (yep, even the smart ones)

Set a calendar reminder every 6 months or annually depending on device usage.

🧹 5. Declutter Your Tech

• Uninstall unused apps
• Delete old screenshots or downloads
• Organize your desktop (yes, finally)

Clean tech = fast tech.

✅ Final Word

Think of this as your digital oil change. A few minutes today can save hours of frustration later. Want a tech checkup for your entire home? I offer affordable tune-up sessions around Irmo.