Every now and then RB’s Computer Service runs into an IT emergency that is surreal. These types of emergencies usually involve a small business owner who doesn’t know much about computers, and a nephew, niece, or...
Every now and then RB’s Computer Service runs into an IT emergency that is surreal. These types of emergencies usually involve a small business owner who doesn’t know much about computers, and a nephew, niece, or...
Years ago, when cloud storage and backups became widely available, some of our customers at RB’s Computer Service would ask “where is the cloud?” This question seems almost comical today, but back in the day, it was...
Tech experts are raising urgent warnings about AI, describing it as a looming threat to online security in 2025. Cybercriminals are applying AI generated impersonations to proven scam techniques like email phishing, financial fraud scams, and...
Many small business owners and personal PC users who contact RB’s Computer Service with speed issues often need more SSD storage. Working on a computer with a too-small-for-your-needs SSD can be frustrating for personal PC users,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...