SKB Computer insights
IT that works.
Ideas that help.
Practical articles on laptop care, business IT, and technology support.
Laptop care · 7 November 2026
Laptop running slowly? Start with these checks
A few careful checks can help you describe the problem and decide what support to request.
Read article
Restart the laptop and note whether the slowdown happens during startup or only with a particular app. Check available storage and install pending operating-system updates when you have a current backup and a reliable power connection. Close apps you are not using, and avoid installing unfamiliar “cleaner” tools. If the device is unusually hot, making new noises, showing errors, or becoming slower after a drop or liquid exposure, turn it off if appropriate and arrange a diagnosis rather than repeatedly testing it. Keep a backup of important files before repair, and share the device model and symptoms when contacting a technician.
Business IT · 7 November 2026
A practical checklist for a multi-location IT rollout
Plan the equipment, site access, testing, and handover before deployment begins.
Read article
Start with an approved device and location list, named site contacts, and a clear description of what must be installed or replaced. Confirm delivery points, access rules, working hours, power and network readiness, and any customer-provided accounts or software. Agree a rollout sequence and a process for recording serial numbers, exceptions, and work completed at each site. Test the agreed functions with the customer, document unresolved items, and share a handover report. Keep changes within the approved scope and confirm responsibility for data backup and access before work begins.
