The PC Guy.ca

06/08/2026

The Different Types of SSD Drives: Pros, Cons & Expert Recommendations

Learn the differences between SATA, M.2, and NVMe SSDs. Pros, cons, and expert recommendations for Sherwood Park & Edmonton computer upgrades.

06/01/2026

💥 Myth vs. Fact: The #1 Misunderstanding About Slow PCs

❌ Myth:
“If my computer is slow, it means I need to buy a new one.”

✅ Fact:
Most slow Windows 10/11 PCs don’t need replacing — they need proper cleanup, optimization, and a health check.
In fact, I’d estimate 80% of the “dead” or “dying” computers I see are perfectly fixable with the right tune‑up.

Here are the real culprits I find every week:
• Startup apps choking the system
• Old drivers + outdated BIOS
• Malware or hidden background processes
• Failing hard drives
• Dust buildup causing overheating
• Windows misconfigurations slowing everything down

A new PC is great — but you shouldn’t have to buy one unless you actually need it.

If your computer has been freezing, lagging, or taking forever to boot, I can diagnose it and get it running properly again.

🛠️ Book a tune‑up or cleanup anytime — fast, local, and affordable.
Serving Sherwood Park & Edmonton.

04/14/2026

04/11/2026

Add an NVMe hard drive to your HP 22 All-In-One. Also upgrade your RAM to 16GB (max.).

03/31/2026

Oh look. Free RAM!

03/04/2026

A practical, real‑world review of Avast Driver Updater—performance, pricing, pros, cons, and whether it actually improves your PC.

Is Avast Driver Updater worth using in 2026? A full review covering features, pros, cons, pricing, performance, and whether it improves Windows PC stability.

01/26/2026

Is your hard drive getting full? Here's how to re-claim some space...

🖥️ Reclaiming Hard Drive Space: A Deep Dive Into Deleting Windows Temporary Files

01/10/2026

Love this idea!

A dream for hybrid workers moving between home and the office: the HP EliteBoard G1a has a computer built inside it so you’re not locked to just one display....