Mac Repair in Austin
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
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Archiving Your Google Account
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
2018
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
DRAM and NAND shortage expected to last through 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
Dark Base Pro 900 Case Review
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
Protect Yourself from Disastrous IoT Vulnerabilities
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
“123456” Still Most Used Password
For two years in a row, “123456” remains the worst password because it is the top password among millions exposed online thanks to data breach… Read More »“123456” Still Most Used Password
Intel Updates CPUs in order to be immune to Meltdown and Spectre bugs
Two new CPU bugs have been discovered by Google’s Project Zero team this week. The bug can potentially be exploited on processors created over the… Read More »Intel Updates CPUs in order to be immune to Meltdown and Spectre bugs
When Should I Clean My Computer?
Recently here at Frankenstein Computers we have had a number of computers come in with damaged fans or components that could have been prevented by… Read More »When Should I Clean My Computer?
Firewalls
What is the right firewall for you? Network security is more important than ever. A critical piece of your security should be a firewall. Firewalls… Read More »Firewalls
Google Drive is now Google Backup and Sync
Backup and Sync The long standing free service of Google Drive, that is included with every Google account, has received a face lift and update.… Read More »Google Drive is now Google Backup and Sync
Phishing Scams on the Rise
Recently, we’ve noticed an uptick in phishing scams, more specifically spear phishing scams. If you are unfamiliar with what these types of attacks are, spear… Read More »Phishing Scams on the Rise