Tips, guides, and things I've learned fixing computers in St Helens since 2008.
Setting up a new Windows 11 PC: skip the upsells, strip out bloatware and McAfee trials, trim startup apps, then sort updates, privacy and backups.
Different types of PC noise and what they mean: fan noise, hard drive clicking, coil whine, buzzing. Which are harmless and which mean trouble.
Signs of overheating, what causes it, and how to fix it, from quick DIY tips to professional cleaning and repasting.
A practical security checklist: Windows updates, antivirus, 2FA, phishing awareness, and the things that actually matter for safe online banking.
A systematic troubleshooting guide, from checking the power cable to diagnosing PSU failure, RAM issues, and display problems.
Repair, upgrade or replace your PC? A St Helens repair tech on which upgrades pay off, how long PCs really last, and the 50% rule for deciding.