Tim has a good head for computers.

[alpacinou]

I want to say someone is good working wit computer hardware. Can I use "good head"?


Tim has a good head for computers. My computer broke down but he fixed it in a jiffy.

or

Tim has a good head for fixing computers.

If that doesn't work, what else can I say?

 

[Tarheel]

I want to say someone is good working wit computer hardware. Can I use "good head"?


Tim has a good head for computers. My computer broke down, but he fixed it in a jiffy.

or

Tim has a good head for fixing computers.

If that doesn't work, what else can I say?

For the second one I'd say he's good at fixing computers or he's adept at it. Or something like that.

 

[tedmc]

For a practical skill, I'd say one has a knack for it.