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Tips, guides, and things I've learned fixing computers in St Helens since 2008.

Is Your Wi-Fi Router Too Old? Signs It's Time to Replace It

Most ISP routers are 5+ years behind current Wi-Fi. Signs yours is past its best, Wi-Fi standards explained simply, and when replacing actually helps.

16 May 2026 6 min read

May 2026 Windows Update — Known Problems and Fixes

KB5089549 is failing to install on some Windows 11 PCs, rolling back with an error. Here's what's happening and what to do.

14 May 2026 12 min read

May 2026 Windows Update — 120 Fixes and No Zero-Days, Install It Anyway

Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 vulnerabilities including 30 Critical but no zero-days, the first time in nearly two years. What was fixed and why you should install it now.

13 May 2026 4 min read

Blue Screen of Death — What It Means and What to Do

What causes BSODs, how to read the stop code, and how to work out whether it's drivers, RAM, overheating or a failing drive.

11 May 2026 7 min read

Getting Ready for the 2027 Landline Switch-Off — A Practical Checklist

The UK's analogue landline switch-off completes January 2027. A practical checklist covering what to prepare, who to call, and what to do about alarms.

9 May 2026 7 min read

Why Is Your Mac Running Slow? 7 Things to Try First

Slow Mac? 7 fixes to try before paying for a new one: storage, login items, Spotlight, browser, macOS version, and when hardware is the answer.

5 May 2026 7 min read