Alex M.

Founder & Lead Technician at PC Repair Services Edinburgh

Alex M.

Founder & Lead Technician

With over years of hands-on experience repairing PCs, laptops, and business systems across Edinburgh, I founded PC Repair Services to give people an honest, reliable alternative to big-box repair shops. Every article here is written from real workshop experience, helping you troubleshoot, maintain, and get the most from your tech.

CompTIA A+ Omada Certified — TP-Link Hardware Specialist Software Specialist
113 Articles
Years Experience

All Articles by Alex

113 articles
Powerline Adapters vs Mesh Wi-Fi: A Linlithgow Guide for Older Homes
Why Your New Fibre Didn't Speed Up Your Wi-Fi: A Galashiels Guide
Recycling Old Business Computers: A Granton Guide
When Your SSD Fails Without Warning: A Balerno Data Recovery Guide
Common Small Business Website Mistakes: An East Kilbride Guide
When to Replace Your Home Router: A Kirkcaldy Guide
Small Business IT Backup Plan: A Haddington Guide
How to Fix Wi-Fi Dead Spots at Home: A Craigmillar Guide
Small Business IT Setup: A Practical Perth Guide
How to Fix a PC That Keeps Freezing on Windows 11
How to Use the Reliability Monitor on Windows 11
How to Fix Windows Update Stuck or Not Working in Edinburgh
How to Use Phone Link on Windows 11
How to Set Up Remote Desktop on Windows 11
How to Use Windows Sandbox to Safely Test Files on Windows 11
How to Fix Windows Search Not Working on Windows 11
How to Use Microsoft PowerToys on Windows 11
How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on Windows 11
How to Use Task Manager on Windows 11
How to Diagnose a Faulty Motherboard: An Edinburgh Guide
How to Enable TPM 2.0 for Windows 11
How to Safely Update Your PC's BIOS on Windows 11
Laptop Trackpad Not Working? Edinburgh Fix Guide
How to Repair Windows 11 with SFC and DISM Commands
How to Clean Install Windows 11
How to Check Laptop Battery Health on Windows 11
How to Tell If Your PC Is Being Remotely Accessed
How to Stop Your Laptop Fan From Running Constantly
How to Set Up File History on Windows 11 for Automatic Backups
PC Repair Livingston: West Lothian Tech Support
Parental Controls on Windows 11: An Edinburgh Family Guide
How to Boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode (4 Easy Methods)
Windows 11 Privacy Settings You Should Change
How to Use System Restore on Windows 11
How to Recover a Forgotten Windows 11 Password
Why Is My Laptop Not Charging? Edinburgh Repair Guide
PRS Health Monitor: Check Your PC's Health Score in Seconds
How to Set Up a Mesh Wi-Fi Network at Home in Edinburgh
How to Set Up a VPN on Windows 11
OneDrive vs Google Drive vs Dropbox: Which to Choose
How to Set Up Windows Hello on Windows 11
How to Optimise Windows 11 for Gaming Performance
How to Spot Tech Support Scams in Edinburgh
How to Monitor CPU & GPU Temperatures on Windows 11
Signs Your CPU Is Failing — A Diagnostic Guide for Edinburgh PC Owners
How to Fix High CPU Usage on Windows 11
How to Encrypt Your Hard Drive with BitLocker on Windows 11
How to Disable Startup Programs on Windows 11 to Speed Up Boot Time
What to Do If Your Email Has Been Hacked: An Edinburgh Cybersecurity Guide
How to Test Your PC RAM for Faults: A Memory Diagnostic Guide
How to Check Your PC Specs on Windows 11
NVMe vs SATA SSD: Which Is Best for Your Edinburgh PC?
Is Public Wi-Fi Safe? An Edinburgh Cybersecurity Guide
How to Transfer Files from Your Old PC to Your New One
How to Set Up Dual Monitors on Windows 11
Why Is My Computer Screen Flickering? Causes & How to Fix It
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
How to Update Drivers on Windows 11
How to Recover Deleted Files on Windows 10 & 11
Signs Your Graphics Card Is Failing — GPU Tests & Fixes
Should You Repair or Replace Your PC? An Edinburgh Guide
How to Clone Your Hard Drive to a New SSD
How to Remove Bloatware From Windows 11
Webcam or Microphone Not Working on Windows? How to Fix It
How to Securely Wipe a Hard Drive Before Selling Your PC
SSD Failing? 7 Warning Signs Every Edinburgh PC Owner Should Know
External Hard Drive Not Recognised? How to Fix It
How to Fix Bluetooth Issues on Windows 11
Why Does My PC Keep Restarting? Causes & Fixes
How to Free Up Disk Space on Windows 11: 8 Effective Ways
How Long Does a Motherboard Repair Take? What to Expect
PC Won't Boot? How to Fix a Black Screen or No POST Error
PC Making Strange Noises? What They Mean & When to Worry
How to Extend Your Laptop Battery Life
Computer Making Strange Noises? A Diagnostic Guide
Windows Update Not Working? How to Fix Common Errors
No Sound on Your PC? How to Fix Audio Problems in Windows
Printer Not Working? Troubleshooting Guide for Edinburgh Users
PC Repair Penicuik & Loanhead: Fast Computer & Laptop Repairs
PC Repair Bonnyrigg: Fast Computer & Laptop Repairs Near You
PC Repair Portobello Edinburgh: Fast Computer & Laptop Repairs
PC Repair in Leith, Edinburgh — Fast Local Computer Repair
PC Repair Dalkeith: Computer & Laptop Repairs Near Edinburgh
Custom PC Build Edinburgh: Get a Computer Built for You
Signs Your PC Power Supply Is Failing
PC Repair Musselburgh: Fast Computer & Laptop Repairs Near You
Is Your Hard Drive Failing? Warning Signs to Watch For
USB Device Not Recognised on Windows? Here's How to Fix It
Gaming PC Upgrades Edinburgh: How to Boost Your Gaming Performance
Windows 10 End of Support: What Edinburgh Users Need to Do Now
How to Factory Reset Your Windows PC or Laptop
How to Spot a Phishing Scam — Cybersecurity Tips for Edinburgh
Laptop Battery Replacement Edinburgh: Signs, Safety & What to Expect
Blue Screen of Death: How to Fix BSOD Errors on Windows
Ransomware Protection: How to Keep Your PC Safe
Why Is My PC Overheating? Causes & Fixes
MacBook Repair Edinburgh: Fast, Reliable Apple Laptop Fixes
Laptop Screen Repair Edinburgh: Cracked, Flickering or Black Screen?
Best PC Repair Edinburgh: What to Look for in a Technician
Hard Drive Failing? How to Recover Your Data
Must-Have Software for Your Windows PC in 2026
Common PC Problems & How to Fix Them
IT Tips for Small Businesses in Edinburgh
Spring Clean Your PC: Edinburgh Tech Tips for 2026
How to Look After Your Laptop: Care & Maintenance Tips
How to Back Up Your PC Data — And Why You Can't Afford Not To
How to Fix Wi-Fi Problems at Home
How to Speed Up a Slow Windows PC
How to Upgrade Your PC: RAM & SSD Guide
Signs Your PC Has a Virus — And What to Do About It
Laptop Won't Turn On? Troubleshooting Guide
Password Manager Guide: Protect Your Accounts
Windows 11 Upgrade Guide for Edinburgh Users

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