Server Steve
Business IT & Infrastructure Lead
Calm, methodical infrastructure pro focused on uptime, backups, and avoiding 2 a.m. phone calls.
About Steve
Server Steve heads up Business IT writing at Fix My PC Store. He thinks in workflows, single points of failure, and recovery time objectives. His articles are written for owners and operators who want their technology to be invisible — running quietly until they need it, and never failing in the embarrassing way. Expect checklists, prevention-first advice, and clear explanations of what actually breaks in real environments.
Areas of Expertise
Articles by Steve
Are Windows AI Features Worth Turning On in 2026?
Microsoft has been pushing AI features into Windows harder than ever heading into 2026. Some of them are genuinely useful. Others are privacy question marks wrapped in a slick interface. Here is how to decide what to turn on and what to leave alone.
June 19, 2026
How to Fix a Computer: 8 Common Problems Solved
Wondering how to fix a computer without calling for help right away? This guide walks you through 8 of the most common PC problems, with clear steps to diagnose and solve each one yourself, plus honest advice on when to hand it off to a pro.
June 17, 2026
How to Choose the Best Computer Repair Shop Near You
Not every computer repair shop near you deserves your business. This guide gives you a clear, step-by-step method to evaluate local shops on credentials, transparency, turnaround time, and data safety before you commit.
June 15, 2026
Computer Repair in Boynton Beach: What to Expect & Costs
If you're searching for computer repair in Boynton Beach, you deserve straight answers on pricing, timelines, and what separates a reliable shop from a parts-swapper who sends you home with the same problem.
June 15, 2026
Computer Repair in Boynton Beach: Trusted Local Services
If you're searching for computer repair in Boynton Beach, you're closer to a real fix than you might think. Fix My PC Store in West Palm Beach serves the entire Palm Beach County corridor with fast, honest diagnostics and repairs for PCs, Macs, and laptops.
June 15, 2026
How to Tell If Your Hard Drive Is Failing Before You Lose Everything
Hard drives rarely die without warning. They send signals weeks or months in advance, and most people miss them. This guide walks you through exactly how to read those signals, run diagnostics, and protect your data before the drive takes everything with it.
June 13, 2026
Ransomware Recovery: Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses
Ransomware hit your business. Here is exactly what to do in the first 24 hours, how to assess the damage, when paying the ransom makes sense and when it does not, and how to rebuild so it does not happen again.
June 11, 2026
AI Remote Diagnostics 2026: IT Support for Businesses
AI-powered remote diagnostics in 2026 can predict failures, auto-resolve common issues, and escalate complex problems - but knowing how to use these tools effectively (and when to call a human technician) is what separates a resolved ticket from a recurring problem.
June 10, 2026
Ransomware Prevention 2026: SMB Guide to Stop Attacks
Ransomware attacks on small businesses surged in 2026. This guide walks Palm Beach County SMB owners through prevention layers, backup strategies, and a step-by-step recovery checklist to minimize downtime and data loss.
June 10, 2026
Secure Remote Access Setup: Best Practices & How It Works
Allowing a technician remote access to your computer feels like a leap of faith - unless you understand the infrastructure behind it. This guide walks through every layer of a legitimate, encrypted remote support session so you know exactly what is happening, why it is safe, and how to shut it down instantly if anything feels off.
June 9, 2026