I recently read about a Los Angeles dad that was swindled out of $25,000 after fraudsters used artificial intelligence to replicate his son's voice and tricked him into sending money. According to the news report, this dad got a...
I recently read about a Los Angeles dad that was swindled out of $25,000 after fraudsters used artificial intelligence to replicate his son's voice and tricked him into sending money. According to the news report, this dad got a...
One of our technicians at RB’s Computer Service recently bought a new car. During the buying process, we often discussed things at the shop to ask about and look for. Doing some basic online research, we learned many things to...
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...
In last month’s blog, I explored everything you need to know about how much SSD storage you should have. Although I touched on external SSD drives in the blog, I didn’t elaborate on what situations and for whom an external...
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,...
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...