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...
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...
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...
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...
In addition to ransomware demands and payments hitting new records, the recent ransomware attack on software firm Kaseya threatened businesses worldwide. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a...
Every week at RB’s Computer Service we come across a local business running Windows 7 experiencing some type of issue. Most people have heard Microsoft discontinued Windows 7 updates (both for security and functionality, click here to...
According to Verizon, 30% of phishing messages get opened by targeted users. In 2018, experts predicted phishing scams would cause damages exceeding $9 billion. This is a huge increase from the $5.3 billion in damages that occurred in...
Does your computer take a few seconds to catch up to your clicks or keystrokes? Is it slow to startup? Does it seem sluggish and take forever to retrieve a doc? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. RB’s Computer...
Over the last couple of years, I have reported in my blog about ransomware attacks and offered solutions to prevent them. In one blog I highlighted a local health care provider in the Elk River, MN (read blog) that fell victim to...
Phishing scams are constantly evolving to adopt new forms and techniques. Businesses of all sizes need to take steps to protect themselves. The average 10,000-employee company spends $3.7 million a year dealing with phishing attacks...
Sometimes you get caught needing to work without an outlet nearby. Here's how to make your laptop battery last longer. Much like a missed opportunity for romance, once you lose it, you cannot get your laptop battery's lifespan back. You...