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Setting up devices

New technology often stays in the box for weeks because setting it up feels daunting. This category tackles exactly that hurdle: getting a computer, laptop or tablet running, setting up printers and scanners, transferring a smartphone and taking old data along, organising accounts and passwords, freeing up storage, understanding updates. Added to this are troubleshooting guides for when a device stops responding, stops printing or refuses to connect. We describe the steps in the order they actually arise, name the points where things typically get stuck, and say openly when on-site help is worth more than hours of trial and error. We additionally show how to hand on or dispose of a device properly without leaving personal data behind.

Robot mower setup: safe times, zones and hedgehog protectionGarden plan with no-go zonesMowing areaCharging dockPondSandpitFlower bedsHedgehog cornerCharging dockNo-go zone stored in the appMowing window across the dayQuiet hoursrecommended mowing windowQuiet hours079192024Time of day — the light edge marks duskHedgehogs are active at dusk and nightSundays and holidays off limits all dayA schedule beats non-stop mowing: 2 to 3 runs per weekQuiet hours under 32. BImSchV (Umweltbundesamt)16–33 %drop in hedgehog numberswithin ten years, by country(IUCN Red List)7 of 8cordless robot mowers ratedonly satisfactory or adequatefor hedgehog safety (Stiftung Warentest)20:00 to 7:00weekday quiet hours for gardenequipment in residential areas(Umweltbundesamt)1. Locationshade, level, power,rain and splash cover2. Map and zoneslay out the boundary,set no-go zones3. Schedulemow during daytime,rain and frost pause4. App and PINnotifications,theft protection, updatesTechnik daheim — setup during a home visit in the Hildesheim and Leine valley region
Setting up devices Jul 31, 2026

Robot Mower Setup: Safe Times, Zones and Technology

Set up a robot mower properly: charging station, map and no-go zones, hedgehog-friendly mowing times, garden WLAN, theft protection and winter storage.

13 min read
Windows 10 End of Support: Move Safely to Windows 11Windows 10Support ended on 14 Oct 2025No more security updatesAttack surface grows over timeWindows 11Current security updatesData & photos carried overFamiliar programs & mail22%still on Win 10 (StatCounter)Windows 11 requirements (Microsoft)TPM 2.0security chipProcessorcompatible, 2+ cores4 GBmemory (RAM)64 GBstorage spaceHow the switch works with us1. CheckPC & data2. Back upphotos, mail, files3. InstallWindows 11 / new PC4. Transferprograms & passwordsEnd of support 14 Oct 2025 (Microsoft) · about 22% still on Windows 10 in DE (StatCounter) · free ESU until Oct 2026 in the EEA (Verbraucherzentrale)
Setting up devices Jul 13, 2026

Windows 10 End of Support: Move to Windows 11

Windows 10 has had no regular security updates since 14 October 2025. Here is how to check the Windows 11 requirements and switch without any data loss.

12 min read
Data transfer to the new device: from old to new, nothing lostOld devicePhotos, contacts, apps,messages, accountsNew deviceall back again -complete and sortedBackup copy firstbackup as a safety netchecked, then transferrednever delete before all is there96%use a smartphone(Bitkom)23%never back up data(BSI)on-sitetransferred and checked(Technik daheim)Backup - transfer - check: only when everything is verified is the old device releasedPhotos, contacts, messages, apps and accounts safely onto the new device - at your homein the Hildesheim and Leine valley region - patiently explained, nothing gets lost
Setting up devices Jun 17, 2026

Data Transfer to a New Device: Nothing Gets Lost

Data transfer to a new phone or tablet made simple: back up first, then transfer, check at the end – and how the on-site service avoids data loss.

12 min read
Set up a printer over Wi-Fi: four steps to your first printoutHow it all finds each otherPrinterPhone / PCWi-Fi routerone networkPrinter and device on the same Wi-FiThe most common stumbling blocksPrinter on guest Wi-Fi, not home network5 GHz chosen instead of 2.4 GHz bandApp demands an unnecessary accountWe solve every one of these on site1Unpack2To Wi-Fi3Driver4Test page40%households with a printer(Federal Statistical Office)89%households with internet(Federal Statistical Office)on-siteset up and explained(Technik daheim)Print, scan and copy from phone, tablet and PC: set up at your homein the Hildesheim and Leine valley region - patiently explained, also for beginners
Setting up devices Jun 15, 2026

Set Up a Printer: Wi-Fi Printing Without Frustration

Setting up a Wi-Fi printer made simple: why phone and printer need the same network, the common stumbling blocks and how the on-site service helps.

11 min read
Robot Vacuum Setup: From Unboxing to Schedule1. App and AccountConnect 2.4 GHz Wi-FiUpdate firmware2. MappingExploration runName the rooms3. No-Go ZonesCables, bowls, stepsSet virtual walls4. ScheduleUse time awayPlan room by roomHome map in the appLiving roomKitchenHallwayBedroomNo-go: cablesVirtual wallThe robot follows the map room and zone by zoneScheduleMon-Fri 09:00 living room + hallwaySat 11:00 all rooms, high suctionWeekly maintenanceEmpty the dustbinClear hair from brushesTap out or wash the filterWipe the sensors dryClean charging contactsWash the mop clothClean sensors = a clean mapfewer lost runs, less getting stuckApp account | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | mapping | no-go zones | virtual walls | schedules | maintenance routine
Setting up devices Jun 13, 2026

Robot Vacuum Setup: A Practical Guide

Set up your robot vacuum the right way: app, mapping, no-go zones, schedules and maintenance step by step – with the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

12 min read