Tech help, plainly

The printer that sat unplugged for six months

October 26, 2026

It printed fine in April. Now it is October and it will not even say hello. Here is what happened inside that printer and what to do about it.

October 19, 2026

The house sat empty since spring. Here is the order to wake the technology up, and what to do when something did not survive the summer.

October 12, 2026

Fast is not the same as good. Here is what a computer help session should look like when it is done right.

October 5, 2026

The call says it is your bank. The text says it is your bank. One habit tells you the truth every time.

October 1, 2026

The first hour after a scam is covered everywhere. The week after is not. Here is that checklist.

September 28, 2026

Anyone can call themselves a computer guy. Ask these five questions first and you will know within a minute who you are dealing with.

September 24, 2026

A lot of people put off calling for computer help because they do not know what to say. Here is how the first call actually goes.

September 21, 2026

Letting someone connect to your computer sounds risky. Here is exactly what remote computer help involves, and what it never involves.

September 17, 2026

Power came back. The WiFi and TV did not. Reset things in this order and most of the time you are done in ten minutes.

September 14, 2026

The closest shop is not always the best help. Here is what to look for when you search for computer help for seniors near me.