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

The Most Common Computer Problems I Fix

Failed power supplies, dust-clogged heatsinks, clashing antivirus, Windows update nightmares — the real problems I see every week.

22 March 2026 8 min read

How to Back Up Your PC (and Why Most People Don't Until It's Too Late)

Cloud, external drive, or both — a plain-English guide to protecting your files before something goes wrong.

19 March 2026 7 min read

What to Do Before Giving Away or Selling Your Old PC

Back up your files, sign out of everything, deauthorise software, and wipe it properly — so your data doesn't go with it.

18 March 2026 6 min read

How to Speed Up a Slow Windows 11 PC

9 things to try before spending money on a new computer — from disabling startup apps to hardware upgrades.

17 March 2026 7 min read

March 2026 Windows Update — Why You Should Install It Now

Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 80+ vulnerabilities including 2 actively exploited zero-days. Install it now.

11 March 2026 4 min read

Is Your Laptop Battery Dying? How to Check Battery Health

Signs your battery is on the way out, and how to check its actual health for free on Windows and Mac — no software needed.

7 March 2026 5 min read