Notes from the bench
Plain-English tips on keeping your computers, photos, and business tech in good shape. Some fixes you can do yourself today. For the rest, you know where to find me.
What to do with your Windows 10 PC before October 2027
Free security updates for home PCs end October 12, 2027. How to stay covered, check for Windows 11, and decide whether to upgrade or replace.
Read the post →Why your gaming PC gets slower over time
Heat, drivers, and settings that reset on their own cost you frames. Six checks to run before you spend money on parts.
Read the post →How to check if your PC can run a game
Find your specs, check the hard requirements like ray tracing and Secure Boot, and compare performance the right way.
Read the post →Buying a PC on Black Friday without getting burned
How to spot a fake deal, which prebuilt specs to avoid, and when building your own makes more sense this year.
Read the post →Slow PC? Five fixes to try before you pay anyone
Most slow Windows computers come down to the same few causes. Here's how to check each one in about half an hour, and how to tell when it's really a hardware problem.
Read the post →The 3-2-1 rule: a simple backup plan for family photos
If your photos live in one place, you're one spilled drink away from losing them. A backup plan anyone can set up in an evening.
Read the post →What a small business website actually needs
You don't need a fancy site. You need one that answers the six questions every customer is asking, and shows up on Google.
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