Tips, guides, and things I've learned fixing computers in St Helens since 2008.
Mac refusing to update? Stuck downloading, failing mid-install, or dropped from the latest macOS entirely. Here's how to work out what's going on and what to do about it.
Real wattage numbers for laptops, desktops and gaming rigs, worked out at the October 2026 UK rate of 26.32p per kWh.
Nineteen scams in October 2026: unordered phone deliveries and fake couriers, fake Google Play apps, spoofed police calls, HMRC crypto texts, scam calendar invites, fake Which? cold calls, fake NatWest emails, parking fines, WASPI pension cons, SIM-swap takeovers, fake streaming renewals, invoice diversion fraud, deepfake investment ads, hijacked accounts, HMRC Self Assessment phishing, 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp money requests, fake Apple virus pop-ups, and fake TV Licensing emails.
Windows 11 26H2 came out on 29 September 2026. What Microsoft's 2026 changes actually delivered, what's still only promised, and why 24H2 PCs need updating.
AI can now clone someone's voice from a few seconds of audio. Scammers are using it to fake phone calls from family members, bank staff, and bosses. How to protect yourself.
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro stopped getting security updates on 13 October 2026. How to check your version and move to 25H2 or 26H2 in about ten minutes.