Frankenstein Computers is happy to celebrate our 17th year in Austin. We have hundreds of happy clients and are very thankful for each and every one. We can handle your Computer Support, Computer Repair, IT Support, IT Service, MAC Repair, MAC Support, and much much more. We continue to add services as we pick up […]
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 be practicing safe browsing habits as well. When it comes to the Internet there is no such thing as 100% protection, your computer is a tool and it is only […]
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 always be plugged into a power strip/surge protector. Power spikes and outages can cause major hardware and software issues. If you experience frequent power outages, you may want to consider getting a […]
We have migrated many of our clients to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phones this year. This is a phone service that uses your data lines. We find that the brand of router has A LOT to do with VoIP working …. or not. When we started getting more VoIP migrations, we also made the […]
First of all, what is the difference between a surge protector and a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)? Surge protectors provide protection by dissipating any excess power (a surge) and preventing it from reaching your connected devices. Electronic equipment, especially sensitive equipment such as a computer or a hard drive, is designed to operate within a […]
Google recently announced that it’s added a new feature to its cloud service, Google Drive, that will let users more easily launch files that they’ve saved in the cloud. The “catch” is that this new feature is available only as an optional Chrome extension. It will work by letting users right-click on an application they’ve stored in […]
As a small business owner, making rent, payroll, and credit card payments on time is always a top priority, but is it worth gouging your clients to get it done? I think not … Is it possible to give great service at a fair price these days with all of the franchise taxes, toll fees, […]
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 also know that we potentially could be opening the proverbial can of worms here (but we’ve read that controversy is good for blogs, so here we go….) There are pretty […]
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 menu. Here are a few keyboard shortcuts that everyone should know for Windows, to hone their keyboard ninja skills. Because, let’s face it … it’s not always practical to use a […]
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 magnitude of the operation: the US Justice Department, the UK National Crime Agency, the European Cybercrime Centre and agencies in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, Ukraine, Germany and Italy […]
