Gadgets are great, which is why our homes are full of them. But sometimes things go wrong, and wasting time by troubleshooting is nobody’s idea of fun. But turning things off and on again—the common ...

Justin Taylor’s novel “Reboot” examines the convergence of entertainment, online arcana and conspiracy theory. Credit...Donnie O’Donnell Supported by By Joshua Ferris Joshua Ferris is the author of ...