Tips, guides, and things I've learned fixing computers in St Helens since 2008.
August's Windows update (KB5121003) is causing a false virus alert, game crashes, PIN failures, display glitches and dead USB on some AMD PCs. What to do.
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes around 400 vulnerabilities including 42 Critical and 3 zero-days. One is already being exploited. Install it now.
Ten scams hitting UK inboxes, phones and doorsteps in August 2026: concert ticket fraud, Nottingham Knockers with rigged card readers, fake Royal Mail customs fees, DVLA vehicle tax threats, HMRC refund scams now on WhatsApp, TV Licensing phishing, Nationwide Fairer Share cons, fake Ofgem energy rebates, and more.
How credential stuffing works, why browser password storage has real limits, and why Bitwarden is the password manager to use, plus how to get started.
Dell laptops overheating, speakers going silent, VPN software breaking, known problems with the July 2026 Windows update and what to do about each one.
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes a record 570 vulnerabilities including 59 Critical and 2 actively exploited zero-days. Install it now.