Tips, guides, and things I've learned fixing computers in St Helens since 2008.
Printer showing offline when it isn't, stuck print queue, USB cable faults, Wi-Fi split between 2.4GHz and 5GHz — the fixes that actually work, in order.
FPS drops and stutters in games: the usual culprits from thermal throttling to PSU sag, dust, driver issues and slow storage. How to find yours.
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.
KB5089549 is failing to install on some Windows 11 PCs, rolling back with an error. Here's what's happening and what to do.
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.
What causes BSODs, how to read the stop code, and how to work out whether it's drivers, RAM, overheating or a failing drive.