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Prepping for Holiday Houseguests? Avoid Hosting Headaches With These 15 Easy Tech Upgrades

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be overwhelming at times, but you can minimize the stress with these hand-picked and thoroughly tested products.

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Buying Guide: Prepping for Holiday Houseguests? Avoid Hosting Headaches With These 15 Easy Tech Upgrades

Hosting during the holidays can be an exhausting endeavor if you're not prepared for it. Between all the cooking, cleaning, decorating, and keeping guests comfortable, there's a lot to stay on top of. So, to help you manage the madness and ensure your holiday gatherings are as relaxing as possible, we've rounded up all our favorite tech gear for entertaining houseguests. No matter if you need some extra help in the kitchen or a bit of extra range on your Wi-Fi network, there's something on this list for you—and of course, it's all been tested and vetted by PCMag's product experts.

Want to get even further ahead on your holiday prep? Be sure to check out our editor-curated gift guides and One Stop Gift Shop to find the perfect presents for everyone on your list.

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K. Thor Jensen

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K. Thor Jensen is a writer and cartoonist living in the Pacific Northwest. He has contributed to dozens of prestigious outlets, including PCMag, Tested, Clickhole, and Newsweek. His second graphic novel, <em>Cloud Stories</em>, was released in 2017.

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