Blog & Security Alerts
IT advice, scam warnings, and security tips from the GLS Tech team in Consett, County Durham.
Is Your Computer Slow After Upgrading to Windows 11?
Upgraded to Windows 11 and finding it sluggish? We remove bloatware, advise on RAM and storage upgrades, and explain what the end of Windows 10 support means for you.
Read more →7 Essential IT Tips for Small Businesses in County Durham
Backups, password security, phishing awareness, Microsoft 365 and managed IT — practical advice for small businesses based on what we actually see going wrong.
Read more →Why Is My Computer So Slow? Common Causes & How to Fix Them
Startup programs, malware, HDDs, overheating, not enough RAM — we cover the most common reasons a computer slows down and what actually fixes each one.
Read more →Free Google Reviews Integration for Your Website
How I built a zero-cost Google Reviews display for the GLS Tech website — fetching live reviews via the Places API and publishing them automatically, no paid widgets required.
Read on Medium →How We Stress Test PCs Before They Leave the Workshop
Every machine we repair goes through memory testing, drive health checks, CPU load testing, and thermal monitoring before it's handed back. Here's exactly what we run and why it matters.
Read more →PC Repair in Consett — Common Problems We Fix
Slow PC, won't turn on, blue screens, broken screen, overheating? We cover the most common faults we repair for customers in Consett and County Durham — and what's usually behind them.
Read more →Getting Pop-Up Virus Warnings? It Could Be a Scam
Scary virus warnings appearing on your screen? These fake malware pop-ups are designed to panic you into handing over your card details. Find out how to spot them and what to do.
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