When a business computer network is hacked or falls prey to malware, most business owners or managers intuitively recognize they need to do something. However, many of the businesses that contact RB’s Computer Service don’t...
When a business computer network is hacked or falls prey to malware, most business owners or managers intuitively recognize they need to do something. However, many of the businesses that contact RB’s Computer Service don’t...
Windows 10 is coming to an end on October 14, 2025. This means Microsoft will no longer provide support, updates, or security patches after that. While businesses and consumers can still use Windows 10 after that date,...
Burglars are Jamming Wi-Fi Cameras to Break-In In February, Kare11 News reported Edina police uncovered a string of break-ins where the burglars used a Wi-Fi jammer to knock out Wi-Fi-enabled security cameras. A Wi-Fi jammer confuses...
In today's digital age, our PCs are integral to both our work and personal lives. They handle countless tasks, from running essential software to storing important files. However, over time, these machines can become cluttered, slow, and...
A few years ago, I wrote a blog about a local healthcare provider who was a ransomware victim and paid hackers to unlock their computer network. At the time, stories like this were popping up every week, but there didn’t seem to be any...
At RB’s Computer Service, we help a lot of business owners and personal PC users navigate options when it’s time to upgrade their office desktop and laptop computers or personal computers. Computer storage and backup needs...
Everyone has received a phishing email with enough hooks to fool them into taking some type of action, like clicking into a familiar-looking, yet malicious website. Many phishing scams are easy to spot and avoid, but increasingly,...
In last month’s blog, I highlighted a recent report in PCMag which found that ransomware victims that paid hackers declined to a record low of only 29% in the 4th quarter of 2023. The primary reason for this is more businesses are backing...
7 years ago, I wrote a blog sounding the alarm about ransomware cybercriminals targeting local businesses. Before this time, ransomware cybercriminals were primarily targeting corporate America, NOT Main Street America. In the blog, I...
A few years ago, Real Clear Science wrote an article about the processing speed of an iPhone vs the Apollo 11's guidance computer. Although Apple has not advertised the iPhone’s processing speed, others have calculated it is 100,000...