Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

For some people of a certain age, getting the latest and greatest tech for the holidays isn’t an exciting prospect. In fact, it’s downright intimidating. Older folks have seen the world radically ...

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