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Obscure Windows 10 & 11 Features & Some New AI Ones

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...

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Smart Homes Device are Not Always Smart About Cyber Security

RB’s Computer Service has embraced technology and innovation over the years, and we have built a business helping consumers and businesses integrate them into their lives and business operations.  Consumers and businesses today enjoy the...

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Malware Today is More Sophisticated Than Ever Before

Many of RB’s Computer Service customers began using a computer in the 1990’s.  Back then, most malware targeted Microsoft users and was primarily designed to infect and compromise its functionality.  In 1991, Norton...

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What is AI and How Can I Use it with Windows 11?

  Recently, there have been a lot of news reports about AI.  On top of that, at RB’s Computer Service, we have had several customers inquire about using some new AI features in Windows 11.  This month’s blog seemed...

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4 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 11

Several of RB’s Computer Service customers have recently asked us if they should upgrade to Windows 11.  The word is getting out that Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 in October 2025 (COMPUTERWORLD, Susan Bradley, With Windows 10...

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Back to School Cyber Hygiene Tips for Your Student

August unofficially marks the start of back to school.  High school student-athletes are now in training for fall sports, and parents are beginning the process of getting school supplies and school clothes for their students.  This got me...

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3 Types of Ransomware and Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim

Each week at RB’s Computer Service, a customer visits our shop and asks us if their business or personal computer is at risk of a ransomware attack.  The short answer is everyone is pretty much at risk.  Just a few years ago a local...

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Using two bands for Wi-Fi offers several advantages, but there is a catch

Every month a small business owner stops by RB’s Computer Service looking for a solution to speed up their office Wi-Fi or is concerned about their network’s security.  On the same topic, other business owners contact our shop to...

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Choosing Between DSL and Broadband Cable High-Speed Internet

DSL and Broadband cable internet are both popular and reliable services that can provide greater speeds than dial-up modems.  At RB’s Computer Service, we recognize most internet users younger than 50 years old don’t know what...

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AirTags are Great But Pose Security Risks

  Apple AirTags are a revolutionary technology that allows users to keep track of their belongings like never before. The technology uses Bluetooth and ultra-wideband (UWB) to detect the location of a tagged item, like a wallet or backpack and...

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