As we become more attached to our computing devices, the lengths of what we will do to prevent a complete loss of data or functionality are becoming more interesting and ingenious. Two of the most unusual repair techniques associated with modern computers involve using kitchen appliances as a desperate measure to salvage the device or…
Some architects, developers and contractors in Apple Valley and other parts of the High Desert are starting to take home networking seriously by incorporating it into their residential project planning. Creating Home Networking Infrastructure As smart home automation and the proliferation of mobile devices continue to expand, networking is set to be a new residential…
Another year, another new product announcement by one of California’s most legendary tech giants. During a September news conference, Apple announced two new iPhone models: the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, both expected to become the new flagship models for the firm headquartered in Cupertino. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The iPhone 7 was hotly anticipated by…
Two of the most insidious cyber threats in history are evolving and getting more sophisticated. According to Kaspersky Lab, a renowned Internet security firm, cyber espionage outfits that work on behalf of governments are either targeting individuals for additional profit or selling kits to cybercrime groups. The name of the latest cyber threat reported by…
If you own a desktop, laptop or tablet is running Microsoft Windows 10 in Apple Valley or Victorville, the chances are that you have heard about the Anniversary Update. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The free Windows 10 upgrade is officially over for most users, which means that you may have to pay for a new installation. If this…
Residents of Apple Valley and Victorville who came of age during the 1970s and 1980s will probably have very fond memories of their first family computer. It is also very likely that those old computers, despite being ruefully outdated and obsolete, would still be operational these days. History of RAM in Desktop & Laptop Systems…
[su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]A recent photograph featuring a portable computer used by Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Facebook, is sparking discussion about computer security. A casual photo taken at Facebook’s headquarters in California revealed that Mr. Zuckerberg places masking tape over the camera lens and microphone port of his laptop at work.[/su_note] Naturally, hackers would love…
More than 300 million computers around the world are running Windows 10, the latest and most advanced version of the celebrated Microsoft operating system. If you live in Apple Valley or Victorville, chances are that you have seen an offer to upgrade for free to Windows 10. If you have still not made a decision…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an alarming advisory to computer users in early July. The warning is specifically directed to users of Norton and Symantec antivirus software. According to the DHS notice, the computer security products sold by Symantec have various vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to gain remote access to…
