Best of Austin 2016 Poll Ballot – Chronicle
It is time to vote for your favorites in the Chronicle’s Best of Austin for 2016. Please think about noting Frankenstein Computers as the best… Read More »Best of Austin 2016 Poll Ballot – Chronicle
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Preventing Infection
While everybody who uses the Internet should have good anti-virus protection, all too often this is simply not enough. When using the Internet everyone should… Read More »Preventing Infection
CryptoWall 2.0
A new version of the CryptoWall ransomware has been released, titled CryptoWall 2.0, that includes numerous “enhancements” by the malware developer, to resolve issues in the previous version. Since… Read More »CryptoWall 2.0
A Short List of Basic Tips for a Longer Lasting PC
Here are a couple of simple things to keep in mind about your computer, to help it have a good long life. Your PC should… Read More »A Short List of Basic Tips for a Longer Lasting PC
MALWARE, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
This is a repost of our very first blog, back in August of 2010. In general, not much has changed in the Malware world –… Read More »MALWARE, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
Use Google Drive or Another Cloud Service?
Google recently announced that it has added a new feature to its cloud service, Google Drive, that will let users more easily launch files that… Read More »Use Google Drive or Another Cloud Service?
Should Your 10-Year-Old Have a Smartphone?
First, a caveat: we know this issue of giving youngsters smartphones is a very personal decision, something each family must decide on its own. We… Read More »Should Your 10-Year-Old Have a Smartphone?
Keyboard shortcuts that everyone should know
With the invention of the modern computer mouse, many users may have forgotten the keyboard shortcuts that are comparable to options in the right click… Read More »Keyboard shortcuts that everyone should know
Cybercriminals Stopped
Cybercrime centers around the world cooperated to stop the ring of criminals responsible for multiple scams in recent years. To get an idea of the… Read More »Cybercriminals Stopped
