Check who has been signing into your email account
Your email account can be used to reset passwords for many of your other online accounts, so an unfamiliar sign-in deserves prompt attention. For a
14 August 2026
Byte Back - my guides to technology
Looking for clear, practical advice? My step-by-step guides are designed to make your devices easier to use and keep them running at their best. I regularly add new guides, so you’ll always find up-to-date tips and ideas.
Closed a browser tab by accident? Reopen it instantly
It happens surprisingly easily: one misplaced click and the webpage you still needed disappears. The quick fix On a Windows computer, press: Ctrl + Shift
13 August 2026
Microsoft Publisher is closing down: what you need to do before October 2026
Microsoft Publisher has been around for more than 30 years. During that time, it has helped people create everything from newsletters and leaflets to business
9 August 2026
Restart or Shut Down? They aren’t always the same
Turning a computer off and on again sounds like it should be the same as restarting it. On many Windows computers, however, there is a
2 June 2026
A pop-up says your computer has a virus? Don’t call the number!
A webpage suddenly fills the screen. It flashes, makes a noise or announces that your computer has been infected. There is a telephone number to
12 May 2026
HDD vs SSD: Which is the best choice for your computer?
If you want to speed up a sluggish PC, you have likely heard the terms HDD and SSD. But what is the actual difference between
1 April 2026
Take a photo before you dismiss an error message
An error message appears, you click OK, and then someone asks what it said. “Something about an error” is understandable—but the exact wording may contain
30 March 2026
Windows 10 support has ended: is your PC still safe in 2026?
The official Windows 10 end of support date passed on 14th October 2025. Many of my local clients still use this system for banking, shopping,
24 March 2026
Failing hard drive: five signs your computer is in trouble
Your computer’s hard drive works quietly in the background, storing everything from precious family photos to important financial documents. However, like any mechanical or electronic
17 October 2025
How to check your broadband speed, understand the results, and fix common slowdowns
If your internet sometimes feels slow – perhaps a film keeps buffering, websites take longer than usual to load, or emails seem to hang when
6 October 2025