A recently discovered threat, dubbed “Stegano” by anti-virus provider Eset, has potentially compromised millions of computers via malicious advertisements. Essentially, malicious code is embedded into… Read More »Another Reason Not to Click on Ads
Spending time traveling can be a frustrating exercise in trying to find Wi-Fi. So much modern work often requires an internet connection, and while it… Read More »Microsoft Cellular PCs
Google engineers have found a way to reduce the size of Android app updates once again, revealing that a new technology they’ve recently started deploying… Read More »Google Reduces Android App UPdate Size by 65%
While most ransomware tends to work in the same way, cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new and more effective ways to wield their nasty… Read More »New Ransomware: Update your Anti-Virus
You have unboxed, plugged everything in, run through Windows Setup options, and you are ready to use that new computer. Below are some recommendations before… Read More »Before Using Your New Computer
Here at Frankenstein Computers we have noticed a major uptick in the amount of ransomware infections. Ransomware, such as ‘Cryptowall’, is a particularly dangerous type… Read More »Ransomware now corrupts QuickBooks data (12-9-2016)
Tired of hearing about politics on Facebook? There is a browser addon that will allow you to filter what shows up in your Facebook news… Read More »Block Politics from your Facebook feed
Laptop batteries can last a year to several years based on usage, and if you are always on the go, you may not be able… Read More »How to check your laptop battery health (Windows 7, 8, and 10)
And no, I am not talking about dance moves here, POP locking is a term used when referencing a POP3 security feature. This feature prevents… Read More »POP Locking and Email
Earlier this year one of the many alternate web browsers to Internet Explorer and Safari, Opera, released an update that provides a built-in VPN connection.… Read More »Opera Brower now has built-in VPN
If you are looking for outstanding no contract IT Support in the Austin and surrounding areas, we are your firm. We have been taking care… Read More »IT Support Austin
Thank you for allowing us to be your IT company for the last 17 years! Frankenstein Computers is happy to celebrate our 17th year in… Read More »It Support Austin – Frankenstein Celebrates 17 years!
