Tips, guides, and things I've learned fixing computers in St Helens since 2008.
Failed power supplies, dust-clogged heatsinks, clashing antivirus, Windows update nightmares — the real problems I see every week.
Cloud, external drive, or both — a plain-English guide to protecting your files before something goes wrong.
Back up your files, sign out of everything, deauthorise software, and wipe it properly — so your data doesn't go with it.
9 things to try before spending money on a new computer — from disabling startup apps to hardware upgrades.
Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 80+ vulnerabilities including 2 actively exploited zero-days. Install it now.
Signs your battery is on the way out, and how to check its actual health for free on Windows and Mac — no software needed.