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Nephew Breaks Auto Repair Shop’s Computer Network

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...

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AI Voice Scams Dad Out of 25K

  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...

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RB’s Laptop Buying Guide 2025

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...

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Where is the Dark Web?

  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...

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Protect Yourself from AI Impersonators in 2025

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...

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External SSD Drives are More Flexible and Portable

  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...

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Windows 10 End of Life and Why You Need to Upgrade to Windows 11

  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,...

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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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