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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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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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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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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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5 Just-Released Windows 11 Update you Need to Try Today!

In last month’s blog, I wrote that it makes sense to upgrade to Windows 11 for a variety of security reasons.  I also shared ways Windows 11 users could make it look and function like Windows 10.  But, if those reasons are not enough,...

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It Makes Sense to Upgrade to Windows 11 for Security

  It seems like it was yesterday that RB’S Computer Service started urging computer users to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for security reasons, but it has already been several years.  At the time most of our customers noted...

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3 Areas an iPad Can’t Replace Your Laptop

  Several times a month someone stops by the shop at RB’s Computer Service looking for help to get their iPad to work like their laptop.  It seems simple enough, just get a keyboard and mouse that works with their iPad, plus some apps...

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Protect your Computer Router from ZuoRAT Malware

A multi-stage remote access malware trojan called ZuoRAT is currently being deployed against a wide variety of small office/home office routers (also called SOHO’s) in the United States and Europe.  Security analysts believe this malware...

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Backups vs Disaster Recovery: Is your computer network protected?

Many people believe disaster recovery is the same thing as backing up a computer network.  Although the lines seem blurred, the reality is they perform very different functions when you need them.  The data protection landscape is filled...

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