Over the past week we have received no less that twenty calls about the mouse and keyboard (and any other peripheral devices) suddenly not working. … Read More »Another Bad Windows Update (KB4074558) is Disabling All USB Devices!
Microsoft has released yet another patch related to the Intel Spectre/Meltdown. Earlier this month, when the exploit was first discovered, Intel quickly released a patch… Read More »Microsoft patch for Intel Spectre/Meltdown
After years of pleas from IT firms and customers Microsoft has finally decided to do something about these “PC Optimizer” programs. You may or may… Read More »Microsoft Defender FINALLY Protecting Against PC Optimizers
Surge in Scams! Phishing (as in “fishing for information”) scams are when fraudsters send e-mail messages to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal and financial… Read More »Surge in Email, Phishing and Malware Scams…
Google on Jan. 24 released Chrome 64 for Windows, macOS and Linux, boosting the browser’s defenses against the microprocessor flaws that blitzed through the news… Read More »New Google Chrome Update
QR Codes Normally, when someone comes to your home or business and they ask to connect to your WiFi using their phone, you either find… Read More »Sharing Contact Info and WiFi Credentials using QR Codes
Are you looking for a company in Austin that offers Mac Repairs? There are literally dozens of computer repair companies in the Austin area that… Read More »Mac Repair in Austin
Ever want to kill your Gmail account but still have access to you email, files, calendars, contacts, and pictures? Whether you want to get rid… Read More »Archiving Your Google Account
Well, it is a new year and I think 2018 will be a great one for Frankenstein Computers. We had a fantastic 2017, increasing our… Read More »2018
Anyone who has been watching the prices of new systems and upgrades has noticed a steadily rising trend. The cause of this rise in price… Read More »DRAM and NAND shortage expected to last through 2018
Custom Build Case Review Recently we were asked to build a custom system for a client. The client wanted a work station for Video editing… Read More »Dark Base Pro 900 Case Review
These days it seems like even your trashcan has an IP address these days, these are called IoT devices (Internet of Things). They are cool… Read More »Protect Yourself from Disastrous IoT Vulnerabilities
