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

Getting Ready for the 2027 Landline Switch-Off — A Practical Checklist

The UK's analogue landline switch-off completes January 2027. A practical checklist covering what to prepare, who to call, and what to do about alarms.

9 May 2026 7 min read

Why Is Your Mac Running Slow? 7 Things to Try First

Slow Mac? 7 fixes to try before paying for a new one: storage, login items, Spotlight, browser, macOS version, and when hardware is the answer.

5 May 2026 7 min read

Should You Buy a Copilot+ PC? An Honest Take for Normal People

Copilot+ PCs are the new class of Windows laptop: faster, longer battery, AI built-in. An honest breakdown of who should buy and who shouldn't.

2 May 2026 7 min read

Hard Drive Failed? Don't Turn It On Again — What To Do Next

Clicking noises, SMART errors, drive not detected. The right steps when a drive fails, and the DIY mistakes that destroy your chance of recovery.

27 April 2026 7 min read

OneDrive vs Google Drive vs iCloud — Which Cloud Backup Actually Suits You?

A straightforward comparison of OneDrive, Google Drive and iCloud covering free storage, pricing, who each one suits, and why sync isn't the same as backup.

25 April 2026 7 min read

UK Scam Alert: The Fake Police Calls and Tax Scams to Watch Out For

Fake police calls, HMRC tax refund scams, bogus Martin Lewis crypto ads: the scams hitting UK phones and inboxes this spring.

21 April 2026 6 min read